Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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
bipinnate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Black Currant
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Black Currant
In German
Echte Kamille
Black Currant
In French
Matricaria recutita
groseille noire
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
negro Grosella
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
groselha-preta
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
nigrum currants
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of German Chamomile and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Black Currant. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Black Currant has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. 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 German Chamomile and Black Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Black Currant
Season and care of German Chamomile and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Black Currant Physical Information
German Chamomile and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Black Currant are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Black Currant
Care of German Chamomile and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.