Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Desert Willow
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
White Currant
In German
Wüsten Weide
Weiße Ribisel
In French
desert Willow
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Desert Willow
grosella blanca
In Greek
έρημο Willow
white currant
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
groselha-branca
In Polish
desert Willow
biała porzeczka
In Latin
desert Willow
Ribes glandulosum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Desert Willow and White Currant
Season and care of Desert Willow and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and White Currant Physical Information
Desert Willow and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and White Currant are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and White Currant
Care of Desert Willow and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.