Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Kermesbeere
Rhabarber
In French
POKEBERRY
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Ruibarbo
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Ruibarbo
In Polish
alkiermes
Rabarbar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pokeberry and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Rhubarb. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. 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 Pokeberry and Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Rhubarb
Season and care of Pokeberry and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Rhubarb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Pokeberry and Rhubarb Physical Information
Pokeberry and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Rhubarb are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Pokeberry and Rhubarb
Care of Pokeberry and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.