Rhubarb, Himalayan (Rheum emodii), packet of 10 seeds

Family:  Buckwheat (Polygonaceae) Hardy to Zones 5 to 9 (Syn. Rheum australe)  Native to the Himalayas.  Unexpectedly, after trials of all our rhubarbs, we found this to be the reddest-stemmed in our collection.  When grown in the perfect location will make gigantic leaves measuring up to 3 feet across and flowering to 9 feet.  Source of medicinal rhubarb root sold in local Himalayan markets as a laxative.  The plant is tolerant of clay soils and prefers a full sun position with moist, fertile, poorly drained soil.  Sow in spring.  Prick seedlings into gallon pots and grow for a year, then transplant to garden or landscape. 10 seeds/pkt, Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s