Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
IRIS 'About Town'
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Tall Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Tall Bearded Iris
In German
Swiss Chard
Hohe Schwertlilie
In French
Chard suisse
Grand Iris Iris
In Spanish
Acelgas
De altura Iris barbudo
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Ψηλός Γενειοφόρος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Alto Íris farpada
In Polish
Boćwina
Tall Brodaty Iris
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Tall Bearded Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Irideae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Tall Bearded Iris
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Tall Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Tall Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tall Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Tall Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tall Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Tall Bearded Iris Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Tall Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tall Bearded Iris height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Tall Bearded Iris are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Tall Bearded Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Tall Bearded Iris leaf color: Not Available
Care of Swiss Chard and Tall Bearded Iris
Care of Swiss Chard and Tall Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tall Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.