Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Drought Tolerant
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Meskalbohne
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Polygonaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel. Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Texas Mountain Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Texas Mountain Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done 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 Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.