Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes, Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Jacob's Ladder
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder 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.