Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
White Currant
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Ribes sativum
citron basilic
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
white currant
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
manjericão limão
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of White Currant and Lemon Basil
Season and care of White Currant and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Lemon Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
White Currant and Lemon Basil Physical Information
White Currant and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Lemon Basil are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Currant and Lemon Basil
Care of White Currant and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.