Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
White Currant
Perilla plant
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Ribes sativum
plante Perilla
In Spanish
grosella blanca
planta de perilla
In Greek
white currant
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
planta Perilla
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Currant and Perilla
Season and care of White Currant and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Perilla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Perilla Physical Information
White Currant and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Perilla are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of White Currant and Perilla
Care of White Currant and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.