Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Campanulales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.