Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
White Currant
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Große Bartgras
In French
Ribes sativum
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
grosella blanca
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
white currant
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Currant and Big Bluestem
Season and care of White Currant and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Big Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Big Bluestem Physical Information
White Currant and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Big Bluestem are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Big Bluestem
Care of White Currant and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.