Beta vulgaris 'Flavescens Group'
SWISS CHARD, SPINACH BEET
Amaranthaceae-Chenopodioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen biennial or annual

Hardiness zones: 5-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, not found wild

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Beta vulgaris 'Flavescens Group'
SWISS CHARD, SPINACH BEET
Amaranthaceae-Chenopodioideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen biennial or annual

Hardiness zones: 5-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green; veined red, orange or yellow

Bark & Stems: red, orange or yellow stems

Edibility: vegetable, edible leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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