Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
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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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
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Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAMIUM amplexicaule
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
henbit deadnettle
चुकंदर
In German
henbit deadnettle
Rübe
In French
henbit deadnettle
betterave
In Spanish
deadnettle henbit
remolacha
In Greek
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
henbit deadnettle
beterraba
In Polish
Henbit jasnota
buraczany
In Latin
henbit deadnettle
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Lamiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Beet
Season and care of Henbit Deadnettle and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Henbit Deadnettle and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Henbit Deadnettle and Beet Physical Information
Henbit Deadnettle and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Henbit Deadnettle and Beet are as follows:
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Beet
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done 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 Henbit Deadnettle 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.