Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
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Habitat
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meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Rübe
Große Bartgras
In French
betterave
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
remolacha
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
παντζάρι
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
beterraba
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
buraczany
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Lillosida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Beet and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Beet and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Beet and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Beet and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Beet and Big Bluestem
Care of Beet and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.