Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Europe
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
चुकंदर
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
Rübe
In French
plante Brachyscome
betterave
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
remolacha
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
beterraba
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
buraczany
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Asterales
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Beet
Season and care of Brachyscome and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Beet is Neutral.
Brachyscome and Beet Physical Information
Brachyscome and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Beet are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Brachyscome and Beet
Care of Brachyscome and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.