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, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
White Currant
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Ribes sativum
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
white currant
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Currant and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of White Currant and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
White Currant and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of White Currant and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.