Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
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Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Black Currant
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Black Currant
Texas Sage
In German
Black Currant
Texas Sage
In French
groseille noire
Texas Sage
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Texas Sábio
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Texas Sage
In Latin
nigrum currants
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Currant and Texas Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Texas Sage? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Texas Sage. Black Currant has thorns and Texas Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Texas Sage has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Currant and Texas Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Texas Sage
Season and care of Black Currant and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Texas Sage Physical Information
Black Currant and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Texas Sage are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Texas Sage
Care of Black Currant and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.