Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Reniform
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
-
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
scrofulaire
betterave
In Spanish
figwort
remolacha
In Greek
figwort
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
figwort
beterraba
In Polish
figwort
buraczany
In Latin
Umber
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Ranunculaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Figwort and Beet
Season and care of Figwort and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Figwort and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Figwort season is Spring and Beet season is Spring. The type of soil for Figwort is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Figwort and Beet Physical Information
Figwort and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Figwort and Beet are as follows:
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Figwort leaf color:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Figwort and Beet
Care of Figwort and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Figwort 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.