Also known as Rhubarb · 71 gardener saves
Rheum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Rheum, the genus most gardeners know as rhubarb. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Rheum varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Rheum questions
How many types of Rheum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Rheum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 71 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Rheum grow in?
Across its varieties, Rheum covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Rheum bloom?
Most Rheum varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Rheum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Rheum shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Rheum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
