Rheum nobile

Also Known As

Glasshouse Plant
Nobile Rhubarb
Sikkim Rhubarb

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6'-7'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rheum nobile plant details

Rheum nobile is a challenging to grow broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rheum nobile

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: monocarpic, rare, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rheum nobile

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bet you won’t find this anywhere else! This is THE PLANT that started it all for me…I saw it in a book and fell in love. In love with plants, gardening and the growing life! This weirdo hails from 12,000’ in the Himalayas. I went to search for it in Bhutan in 2019 but I couldn’t handle hiking at that altitude! I found seeds. I started them. They are growing. I don’t know if it’s possible to grow them here, but dammit let’s try. It’s soooo cool!! If you can grow it and get some seeds, send me a few and I will refund the cost of this love-of-my-life incredible plant.