Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe
Europe, Northern America
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
-
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Syringa
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Lilac
In French
betterave
lilas
In Spanish
remolacha
lila
In Greek
παντζάρι
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
beterraba
lilás
In Polish
buraczany
liliowy
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
lilac
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beet and Lilacs
Season and care of Beet and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Beet and Lilacs Physical Information
Beet and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Lilacs are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beet and Lilacs
Care of Beet and Lilacs 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 Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.