Rhubarb | |
Pie Plant |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Suitable for forage |
Edible Parts: | Sap |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Sow in situ Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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