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An ornamental rhubarb with tropical-looking, deeply lobed, crimson-purple leaves. Tall spires of white, pink or crimson flowers are held on blood red stems. This plant is poisonous if ingested.
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Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum is an ornamental rhubarb growing best in a moist, humus, rich soil, in full sun to partial shade. Grow this ornamental rhubarb near water or in a moist border. Unlike Rheum x hybridum, which is grown for its edible properties, Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum is cultivated for its ornamental appeal and should never be harvested for edible purposes. ***Harmful if ingested!!!***