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, Western United States, California, 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
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Brown
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
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Typhales
Family
Polygonaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.