Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Rhabarber
Nickende Distel
In French
Rhubarbe
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Ραβέντι
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
musk Thistle
In Polish
Rabarbar
Musk Thistle
In Latin
RHEUM
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Polygonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Rhubarb and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Musk Thistle season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Rhubarb and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and Musk Thistle
Care of Rhubarb and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.