Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
African Blue Basilikum
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Basal Tricolpates
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and African Blue Basil
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.