Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 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
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
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
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
शतावर
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Gemüsespargel
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Asperge
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Asparagus
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Asparagus
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Asparagus
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Asparagus Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Asparagus are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Asparagus
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.