Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Iris
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
White Currant
Dwarf Iris
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Zwergiris
In French
Ribes sativum
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Enano Iris
In Greek
white currant
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of White Currant and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of White Currant and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
White Currant and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
White Currant and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of White Currant and Dwarf Iris
Care of White Currant and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.