Rheum x hybridum Canada Red (Rhubarb)

Rheum x hybridum 'Canada Red' (Rhubarb) is a clump-forming perennial vegetable grown primarily for its edible leaf stalks which are used most often in sauces, jams or pies. The plant develops from a short crown, producing thick, angular stems and enormous, smooth, heart-shaped leaves that retain their green color throughout the season. In summer, bold spikes of white flowers rise above the foliage. 'Canada Red' tends to produce shorter, more slender stalks than other varieties, but is tender and very sweet and juicy with good red color.