Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Grass
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
White Currant
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
grosella blanca
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
white currant
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
groselha-branca
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Ribes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Currant
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and White Currant Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and White Currant are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Currant
Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.