Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Phlox
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Phlox
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Phlox
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Phlox
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Phlox
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Phlox
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Polygonaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garden Phlox
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.