Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Iris sibirica
Habitat
-
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Siberian Iris
In German
Rübe
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
betterave
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
remolacha
Siberian Iris
In Greek
παντζάρι
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
beterraba
Siberian Iris
In Polish
buraczany
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Liliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Beet and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Beet and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Beet and Siberian Iris. Beet doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Beet does not have fragrant flowers. Beet has allergic reactions like breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat and wheezing and Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Beet and Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beet and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Beet and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Beet and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Beet and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Beet and Siberian Iris
Care of Beet and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.