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| Identification |
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Genus
Rheum
Species
rhaponticum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
rhubarb
pieplant
Family
POLYGONACEAE
Specimen number
S12037
Data source
UnVeg p333
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is needed for Rheum rhaponticum to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
The root is inedible; the leaves can be fatally toxic
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is mildly fruity and fibrous.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
2' - 4'
Row spacing
4'
Cold frame
Planting period
Mar 01 - Jul 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
Time to harvest
in the late spring of the third year
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Stalks
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
mildly fruity and fibrous
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The optimal planting season is from March to July. Typical crop spacing is 2'. Separate each row by approximately 4'. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are all required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is in the late spring of the third year. Rheum rhaponticum is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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