Rheum x hybridum
RHUBARB
Polygonaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.75m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: not found wild

Other Botanical Names: Rheum palmatum x R. rhaponticum, Rheum x cultorum

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Rheum x hybridum
RHUBARB
Polygonaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.75m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Edibility: edible leaf stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Ingestion dangers: leaves poisonous






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