Herbs

Rheum × hybridum 'Victoria'

Victoria rhubarb

Representative plant photograph; Not a photograph of current nursery stock.

A traditional maincrop rhubarb with green stalks flushed red and a robust flavor. Do not harvest in the first year; take only a few stalks in the second.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 20–40 in. tall × 20–40 in. wide
Water: Moist, well-drained soil

Sizes & prices

#1$9.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Water during dry spells.
Wet soil: Moist, not waterlogged.

Keep in mind: Leaves are poisonous. Use only the edible leaf stalks; keep pets from grazing.

Culinary uses

Edible part: Leaf stalks, cooked; never the leaves.
Harvest: Gently pull and twist stalks at the base. Take no more than one-third of the stems, leaving the rest to feed the crown.

Seasonal interest

Form: Large-leaved herbaceous perennial.
Winter: Foliage dies back.

Growing & care

Keep watered in dry summers; divide established crowns about every five years.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Representative plant photograph; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not a photograph of current nursery stock.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.