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Beet

Beta vulgaris

Amaranthaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
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About this plant

Beta vulgaris, commonly known as beet, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers part shade and medium watering. It grows to a height of 0.2–0.6 meters and blooms with green, red, and yellow flowers from July to September. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 2–11 and grows well in loamy, clay, or sandy soils.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Clay, Sandy, Peaty

Height

0.15–0.2 m

Spread

0.2–0.24 m

Zones

2–11

Flower colors

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