Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark 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, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Rosa arkansana
In German
Swiss Chard
Rosa arkansana
In French
Chard suisse
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Acelgas
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Boćwina
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Swiss Chard and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.