Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Red Currant
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Red Currant
Bear Grass
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Bärn-Gras
In French
Groseille
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Grosella
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Groselha
bear Grass
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
miś Trawa
In Latin
red RIBES
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Bear Grass
Season and care of Red Currant and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Bear Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Bear Grass Physical Information
Red Currant and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Bear Grass are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Red Currant and Bear Grass
Care of Red Currant and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.