Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
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, H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Red Currant
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Red Currant
Texas Sage
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Texas Sage
In French
Groseille
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Grosella
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Groselha
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Texas Sage
In Latin
red RIBES
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Texas Sage
Season and care of Red Currant and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Texas Sage season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Texas Sage Physical Information
Red Currant and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Texas Sage are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Texas Sage
Care of Red Currant and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.