Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sedum acre
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Stonecrop
Black Currant
In Hindi
Stonecrop
Black Currant
In German
Stonecrop
Black Currant
In French
Orpin
groseille noire
In Spanish
uva de gato
negro Grosella
In Greek
Stonecrop
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Stonecrop
groselha-preta
In Polish
rozchodnika
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Sedum
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Stonecrop and Black Currant
Season and care of Stonecrop and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Stonecrop and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stonecrop and Black Currant Physical Information
Stonecrop and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Stonecrop and Black Currant are as follows:
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Stonecrop and Black Currant
Care of Stonecrop and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stonecrop pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.