Chinese Rhubarb

Rheum officinale

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygonaceae
Genus:
Rheum
Species:
Rheum officinale
USDA Symbol:
RHOF

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to mountainous regions with fertile soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and consistent moisture. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI