Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Not Available
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
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Red Currant
Spearmint
In Hindi
Red Currant
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Grüne Minze
In French
Groseille
menthe verte
In Spanish
Grosella
menta verde
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Groselha
hortelã
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
mięta
In Latin
red RIBES
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Currant and Spearmint
Season and care of Red Currant and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Spearmint season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Spearmint Physical Information
Red Currant and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Spearmint are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Spearmint
Care of Red Currant and Spearmint 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 Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.