Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Indian Grass
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
भारतीय घास
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Indian Grass
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Hierba india
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
grama indianas
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Indian Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Polygonaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Indian Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.