Black Currant

Verbena

About Black Currant and Verbena

Black Currant

Verbena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Fruit

Flowering Plants

Origin

Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

America, Europe

Types

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

1550

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-9

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm10.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Purple

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmately Lobed

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RIBES nigrum

Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Black Currant

Verbena

In Hindi

Black Currant

verbena

In German

Black Currant

Eisenkraut

In French

groseille noire

verveine

In Spanish

negro Grosella

Verbena

In Greek

μαύρη σταφίδα

λουίζα

In Portuguese

groselha-preta

verbena

In Polish

czarna porzeczka

werbena

In Latin

nigrum currants

Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Lamiales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Ribes

Verbena

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

150250

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Properties of Black Currant and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Verbena. Black Currant has thorns and Verbena 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 Verbena 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 Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Currant and Verbena

Season and care of Black Currant and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Black Currant and Verbena Physical Information

Black Currant and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Verbena are as follows:

Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Black Currant and Verbena

Care of Black Currant and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.