Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Grass
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rhizome division, 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
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Rhabarber
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Rhubarbe
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Rabarbar
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
RHEUM
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Polygonaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Rheum
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Rhubarb and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Rhubarb and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Rhubarb and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Rhubarb and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.