Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Beta

Species:

Beta nana

USDA Symbol:

BENA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to alpine regions with sparse vegetation

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Best sown in spring.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI