Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
United States
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, White
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 Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
चुकंदर
In German
Phlox bifida
Rübe
In French
Phlox bifida
betterave
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
remolacha
In Greek
Phlox bifida
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
beterraba
In Polish
Phlox bifida
buraczany
In Latin
Phlox bifida
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Polemoniaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Polemonioideae
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Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Beet
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Beet season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Phlox bifida and Beet Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Beet are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Beet
Care of Phlox bifida and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Phlox bifida 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.