Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb. Blue Mink doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Mink does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Mink has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation and Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Blue Mink and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.