Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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
Average
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 leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Red Currant
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Red Currant
भारतीय घास
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Indian Grass
In French
Groseille
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Grosella
Hierba india
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Groselha
grama indianas
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
red RIBES
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Indian Grass
Season and care of Red Currant and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Indian Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Indian Grass Physical Information
Red Currant and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Indian Grass are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Currant and Indian Grass
Care of Red Currant and Indian 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 Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.