Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
California
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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 watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flower Stalk
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Matilija Poppy
In German
Rhabarber
Matilija Poppy
In French
Rhubarbe
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Rabarbar
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
RHEUM
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Polygonaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Matilija Poppy 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 Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy
Care of Rhubarb and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.