Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Europe
  
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
  
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
  
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
  
Fungal Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
  
Culinary use, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
  
MINUARTIA verna
  
Common Name
Swiss Chard
  
Irish Moss
  
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
  
आयरिश काई
  
In German
Swiss Chard
  
Irish Moss
  
In French
Chard suisse
  
Irish Moss
  
In Spanish
Acelgas
  
musgo de irlanda
  
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
  
Irish Moss
  
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
  
Moss irlandês
  
In Polish
Boćwina
  
mech irlandzki
  
In Latin
Swiss Chard
  
Irish Moss
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Chenopodiaceae
  
Caryophyllaceae
  
Genus
Beta
  
Minuartia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Betoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Irish Moss
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Irish Moss Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Irish Moss are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Irish Moss
Care of Swiss Chard and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.