Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
लहसुन
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Knoblauch
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Ail
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Ajo
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
alho
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
czosnek
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
allium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garlic
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garlic season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Garlic Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garlic are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garlic
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.