Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
  
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
9-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bulbs, Flowers
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
  
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
  
Freesia refracta
  
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
  
Freesia
  
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
  
Freesia
  
In German
Rhabarber
  
Freesie
  
In French
Rhubarbe
  
Freesia
  
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
  
fresia
  
In Greek
Ραβέντι
  
freesia
  
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
  
freesia
  
In Polish
Rabarbar
  
frezja
  
In Latin
RHEUM
  
Freesia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Polygonaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Rheum
  
Freesia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Ixioideae
  
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Freesia
Season and care of Rhubarb and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Freesia season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Rhubarb and Freesia Physical Information
Rhubarb and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Freesia are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Freesia
Care of Rhubarb and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.