Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Perilla plant
White Currant
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Weiße Ribisel
In French
plante Perilla
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
planta de perilla
grosella blanca
In Greek
φυτό perilla
white currant
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
groselha-branca
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Perilla herba
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and White Currant
Season and care of Perilla and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and White Currant Physical Information
Perilla and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and White Currant are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and White Currant
Care of Perilla and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla 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.