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Can You Grow Rhubarb in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
About Rhubarb
Rhubarb is extremely cold-hardy and productive — plant once and harvest stalks every spring for decades.
Plant crowns in spring. Never harvest the first year. Never eat the leaves — they are toxic. Mulch crowns in autumn. Divide every 5-7 years. Rhubarb actually improves after cold winters.
Gardening in Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rhubarb in Virginia?
Rhubarb thrives here — it is extremely cold-hardy and needs cold winters to perform well.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Rhubarb in Virginia?
See the planting guide for Rhubarb — timing depends on your exact frost date.