Rhubarb

Great for pies and jams- tart and tasty! Nothing says springtime like rhubarb’s fresh, tangy flavor. Its pucker-power is exactly what makes rhubarb the world's favorite pie plant. Rhubarb is grown all over the country (except in the Deep South). It is very winter hardy, drought resistant, and prefers cool weather. It can be grown in areas where the weather is warm or hot, but the leaf stalks may become thin and spindly. Rhubarb has big, heart-shaped, crinkled leaves and red-tinted stalks. It is showy enough to qualify for a top spot in a display garden and is often listed in catalogs as a must-have landscape plant. For the gardener looking for an easy-to-grow food plant, rhubarb tops the list. These easy to grow, attractive perennial plants will accent your landscape and remain productive for decades.