Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
-
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Black Currant
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Black Currant
Switchgrass
In German
Black Currant
Switchgrass
In French
groseille noire
switchgrass
In Spanish
negro Grosella
switchgrass
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
switchgrass
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
switchgrass
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
switchgrass
In Latin
nigrum currants
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Currant and Switchgrass
Season and care of Black Currant and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Switchgrass Physical Information
Black Currant and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Switchgrass are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Currant and Switchgrass
Care of Black Currant and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.