Rheum spiciforme
Rheum spiciforme
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | India | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Nepal | Pakistan | Tadzhikistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygonaceae
- Genus:
- Rheum
- Species:
- Rheum spiciforme
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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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 60-90 days to break dormancy; sow in moist, well-drained soil at 15-20°C.
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