Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Rheum

Species:

Rheum maculatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months before sowing in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash