Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Black Currant
In Hindi
Tritoma
Black Currant
In German
Tritoma
Black Currant
In French
Tritoma
groseille noire
In Spanish
tritoma
negro Grosella
In Greek
tritoma
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Tritoma
groselha-preta
In Polish
Tritoma
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Trytoma
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tritoma and Black Currant
Season and care of Tritoma and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Black Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tritoma and Black Currant Physical Information
Tritoma and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Black Currant are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Tritoma and Black Currant
Care of Tritoma and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma 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.
