Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
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
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Red Currant
Copper iris
In Hindi
Red Currant
Copper Iris
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Copper Iris
In French
Groseille
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Grosella
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Groselha
Copper Iris
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Miedź Iris
In Latin
red RIBES
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Copper Iris
Season and care of Red Currant and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Copper Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Copper Iris Physical Information
Red Currant and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Copper Iris are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Copper Iris
Care of Red Currant and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.