Rheum Species, Garden Rhubarb, Pieplant (Rheum rhabarbarum)


Flowering Stalks

Shoots emerging in early April 2005, Spokane Valley, WA (Zone 5b)



May 13, 2008

Rhubarb in flower in my garden in Victoria, Australia, October 1994

Rhubarb in flower in my garden in Victoria, Australia, October 1994

Rhubarb in flower in my garden in Victoria, Australia, October 1994

In early spring they looked more puckered up and have at least one large leaf at first


Flowers

Flower head starting to form

Seedstalk beside the asparagus

seeds

flowers just start to pop out of bud

Common rhubarb flowers and seed capsules.

Rhubarb in late November planted by Brenda in her Waihi garden, New Zealand

Leaf detail

The ripening stalks

Nearly ready to be stewed or made into Rhubarb Pie - yum yum!

About to flower in Carol's Waihi garden, NZ


About
Rheum Species, Garden Rhubarb, Pieplant
Rheum rhabarbarum
Type: | Vegetables, Perennials |
Height: | 24-48 in. | 60-120 cm |
Conditions: | Zone 3-8, Sun to Partial Shade |