Rhubarb often dies back (goes dormant) in early summer with the onset of hot weather. It usually regrows leaves for late summer and fall. These new leaves are the ones that are killed by freezes with the onset of winter.
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Rhubarb often dies back (goes dormant) in early summer with the onset of hot weather. It usually regrows leaves for late summer and fall. These new leaves are the ones that are killed by freezes with the onset of winter.
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