Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Middle Africa
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
White Currant
हाथी घास
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Elefantengras
In French
Ribes sativum
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
grosella blanca
pasto elefante
In Greek
white currant
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
capim-elefante
In Polish
biała porzeczka
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Currant and Elephant Grass
Season and care of White Currant and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Elephant Grass Physical Information
White Currant and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Elephant Grass are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of White Currant and Elephant Grass
Care of White Currant and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done 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 Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.