Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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, Pink, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Lupinus
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Red Currant
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Red Currant
In German
lupine
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
usine de lupin
Groseille
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Grosella
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Groselha
In Polish
łubin roślin
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Plinio herba
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Lupine and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Red Currant. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Lupine does not have fragrant flowers. Lupine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting and Red Currant has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting. 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 Lupine and Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Red Currant
Season and care of Lupine and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Red Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Lupine and Red Currant Physical Information
Lupine and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Red Currant are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Lupine and Red Currant
Care of Lupine and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lupine 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.