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Rheum, Ornamental Rhubarb 'Ace of Hearts'

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Genus

Rheum (REE-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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MaggieDe47

Eugene, OR | August 2011 | negative

I live in Eugene, OR and received rheum Ace of Hearts from Heronswood Nursery in spring of 2010. After established, it grew to be quite ...Read More

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