Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Root Division
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Switchgrass
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Switchgrass
In German
Rhabarber
Switchgrass
In French
Rhubarbe
switchgrass
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
switchgrass
In Greek
Ραβέντι
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
switchgrass
In Polish
Rabarbar
switchgrass
In Latin
RHEUM
switchgrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Polygonaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Switchgrass
Season and care of Rhubarb and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Switchgrass season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Switchgrass Physical Information
Rhubarb and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Switchgrass are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Rhubarb and Switchgrass
Care of Rhubarb and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.