Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Star anise and more
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Gray Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Anise
In Hindi
White Currant
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Anis
In French
Ribes sativum
Anis
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Anís
In Greek
white currant
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
anis
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Anyż
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Currant and Anise
Season and care of White Currant and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Anise season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
White Currant and Anise Physical Information
White Currant and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Anise are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Anise
Care of White Currant and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.