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