Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
India, Nepal
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
पीले अदरक
In German
Rhabarber
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Rhubarbe
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Ραβέντι
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Rabarbar
żółty Ginger
In Latin
RHEUM
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Not Available
Monocotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Polygonaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Yellow Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger
Care of Rhubarb and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.