Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Perilla plant
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Perilla Pflanze
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
planta de perilla
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
planta Perilla
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Perilla herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Perilla
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Perilla Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Perilla are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Perilla
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.