Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
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, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Primula mistassinica
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Mistassini Primrose
चुकंदर
In German
Mistassini Primrose
Rübe
In French
Primrose Mistassini
betterave
In Spanish
Mistassini Primrose
remolacha
In Greek
Mistassini Primrose
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Mistassini Primrose
beterraba
In Polish
Mistassini Primrose
buraczany
In Latin
Mistassini Primrose
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Onagraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Mistassini Primrose and Beet
Season and care of Mistassini Primrose and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Mistassini Primrose and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mistassini Primrose season is Summer and Beet season is Summer. The type of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Mistassini Primrose and Beet Physical Information
Mistassini Primrose and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mistassini Primrose and Beet are as follows:
Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Beet
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mistassini Primrose 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 Mistassini Primrose 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.