Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Types
not available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Forest margins
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Yellow Archangel
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
पीला महादूत
Swiss Chard
In German
Yellow Archangel
Swiss Chard
In French
Archange Jaune
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Arcángel amarillo
Acelgas
In Greek
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
Arcanjo amarelo
Acelga suíça
In Polish
żółty Archanioła
Boćwina
In Latin
Yellow Archangeli
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Archangel and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Yellow Archangel and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Archangel and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Archangel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Archangel is Neutral and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Archangel and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Yellow Archangel and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yellow Archangel and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Yellow Archangel and Swiss Chard
Care of Yellow Archangel and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.