Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Europe
Types
Sophora secundiflora
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
चुकंदर
In German
Meskalbohne
Rübe
In French
Calia secundiflora
betterave
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
remolacha
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
beterraba
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
buraczany
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Beet
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Beet season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Beet Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Beet are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Beet
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Texas Mountain Laurel 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.