Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Red Currant
False Indigo
In Hindi
Red Currant
इंडिगो
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
falsches Indigo
In French
Groseille
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Grosella
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Groselha
false Indigo
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
red RIBES
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and False Indigo
Season and care of Red Currant and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and False Indigo season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and False Indigo Physical Information
Red Currant and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and False Indigo are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Red Currant and False Indigo
Care of Red Currant and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.