Hardy Tarty Rhubarb is a great variety for both Northern and Southern gardens. It exhibits exceptional heat tolerance, thriving in hot climates as well as cooler ones. This compact variety produces gorgeous red, thick, non-stringy stalks that make a tasty, tart and colorful addition to pies and other recipes. Rhubarb, like Hardy Tarty, is a perennial vegetable that can be harvested for several months from spring to summer. Zones 3 to 8.
| Mature Height | 30 |
|---|---|
| Planting Depth (in.) | 6 |
| Additional Characteristics | None Listed |
| Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
| Average Shipping Height (in.) | 4 |
| Best Time to Plant | Spring |
| Blossom Color | White |
| Botanical Name | Rheum rhabarbarum |
| Common Name | Rhubarb |
| Days to Harvest | 60 |
| Edible Type | Vegetable |
| Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
| Growth Habit | Shrub |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 (-40 to -30 F),4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F) |
| Organic | Non-Organic |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 36 |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Shipped As | Bare Root |
| Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
| Water Requirements | Twice a week |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees,Birds,Pollinators |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |