Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Long Linear
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Crested Iris
Black Currant
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Black Currant
In German
Crested Iris
Black Currant
In French
Crested Iris
groseille noire
In Spanish
Crested Iris
negro Grosella
In Greek
Crested Iris
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
groselha-preta
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
iubatum Iris
nigrum currants
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Black Currant
Season and care of Crested Iris and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Black Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Black Currant Physical Information
Crested Iris and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Black Currant are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Black Currant
Care of Crested Iris and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.