Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Roadsides, wastelands
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Flower borders
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Tagetes lucida
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
sweetscented marigold, Mexican marigold
In Hindi
White Currant
sweetscented marigold
In German
Weiße Ribisel
süß duftend Ringelblume
In French
Ribes sativum
Yauhtli
In Spanish
grosella blanca
pericón, Santa María, yerbanís
In Greek
white currant
γλυκό άρωμα κατιφέ
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Tarragon Mexicano
In Polish
biała porzeczka
słodkie pachnące nagietka
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
sweetscented marigold
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of White Currant and Sweetscented Marigold
Season and care of White Currant and Sweetscented Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Sweetscented Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Sweetscented Marigold season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Sweetscented Marigold is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetscented Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Sweetscented Marigold Physical Information
White Currant and Sweetscented Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweetscented Marigold height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Sweetscented Marigold are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Sweetscented Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Ivory
- Sweetscented Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Currant and Sweetscented Marigold
Care of White Currant and Sweetscented Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetscented Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetscented Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.