Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
SATUREJA montana
Common Name
Black Currant
Winter Savory
In Hindi
Black Currant
Winter Savory
In German
Black Currant
Winter-Bohnenkraut
In French
groseille noire
Winter Savory
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Satureja montana
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Satureja montana
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Segurelha-das-montanhas
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Cząber górski
In Latin
nigrum currants
winter savory
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Currant and Winter Savory
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Winter Savory? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Winter Savory. Black Currant has thorns and Winter Savory 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 Winter Savory 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 Winter Savory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Winter Savory
Season and care of Black Currant and Winter Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Winter Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Winter Savory Physical Information
Black Currant and Winter Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Winter Savory are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Currant and Winter Savory
Care of Black Currant and Winter Savory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.