Rheum maximowiczii

Rheum maximowiczii

Native to:
Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygonaceae
Genus:
Rheum
Species:
Rheum maximowiczii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; sow in spring after last frost.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: No germination information. Educated guess may be provided.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society