Life Span
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
100
Rank: 52 (Overall)
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40000
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Where to Plant?
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought