Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
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4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
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Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Spinach
bluebeard
you shu
In German
Spinat
Blaubart
In French
Épinards
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Espinacas
Barba Azul
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Barba Azul
In Polish
Szpinak
Sinobrody
In Latin
Spinach
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Properties of Spinach and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Bluebeard. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Bluebeard has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spinach and Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Bluebeard
Season and care of Spinach and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Bluebeard season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Bluebeard Physical Information
Spinach and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Bluebeard are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Spinach and Bluebeard
Care of Spinach and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.