Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
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, Lavender, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Hosta
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
Hosta
betterave
In Spanish
Hosta
remolacha
In Portuguese
Hosta
beterraba
In Polish
Hosta
buraczany
In Latin
strone
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Liliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Hosta and Beet
Season and care of Hosta and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Hosta and Beet Physical Information
Hosta and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Beet are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Beet
Care of Hosta and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.