Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Swiss Chard
In German
Kraut Robert
Swiss Chard
In French
herbe à Robert
Chard suisse
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Acelgas
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
erva robert
Acelga suíça
In Polish
herb robert
Boćwina
In Latin
Robertus herba
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Herb Robert and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Herb Robert and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Herb Robert and Swiss Chard
Care of Herb Robert and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.