Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Northern Africa, Morocco
Europe
Types
Iceland Poppy
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Orange
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PAPAVER atlanticum
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Atlas Poppy, Moroccan Poppy
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
मोरक्को के पोस्ता
चुकंदर
In German
marokkanische Poppy
Rübe
In French
Poppy marocaine
betterave
In Spanish
marroquí amapola
remolacha
In Greek
μαροκινή παπαρούνας
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Moroccan Poppy
beterraba
In Polish
marokański Poppy
buraczany
In Latin
Moroccan Poppy
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Papaveraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Paperveroideae
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Season and Care of Papaver atlanticum and Beet
Season and care of Papaver atlanticum and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Papaver atlanticum and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaver atlanticum season is Spring and Summer and Beet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Papaver atlanticum is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaver atlanticum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Papaver atlanticum and Beet Physical Information
Papaver atlanticum and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Papaver atlanticum height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Papaver atlanticum and Beet are as follows:
Papaver atlanticum flower color: Orange
Papaver atlanticum leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Papaver atlanticum and Beet
Care of Papaver atlanticum and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papaver atlanticum 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 Papaver atlanticum 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.