Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Northern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Open areas, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-6
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Headache, Mildly painful menstruation, tonic in pregnancy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
LINNAEA borealis
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Twinflower
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
Twinflower
In German
Rhabarber
Twinflower
In French
Rhubarbe
Twinflower
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Twinflower
In Greek
Ραβέντι
Twinflower
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Twinflower
In Polish
Rabarbar
zimoziół
In Latin
RHEUM
Twinflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Polygonaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Linnaeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Linnaeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhubarb and Twinflower
Wondering what are the properties of Rhubarb and Twinflower? We provide you with everything About Rhubarb and Twinflower. Rhubarb doesn't have thorns and Twinflower doesn't have thorns. Also Rhubarb does not have fragrant flowers. Rhubarb has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Twinflower 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 Twinflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Twinflower
Season and care of Rhubarb and Twinflower is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Twinflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Twinflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Twinflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinflower is Acidic.
Rhubarb and Twinflower Physical Information
Rhubarb and Twinflower physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Twinflower height is 510.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Twinflower are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Twinflower flower color: Light Pink
- Twinflower leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Twinflower
Care of Rhubarb and Twinflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinflower 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 Twinflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
