Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
German Iris
Red Currant
In Hindi
German Iris
Red Currant
In German
German Iris
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
German Iris
Groseille
In Spanish
German Iris
Grosella
In Greek
German Iris
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
German Iris
Groselha
In Polish
German Iris
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
German Iris
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of German Iris and Red Currant
Season and care of German Iris and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Red Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Red Currant Physical Information
German Iris and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Red Currant are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of German Iris and Red Currant
Care of German Iris and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.