The foliage is showy, matte and coarse in texture.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, culinary and vegetable garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Beta vulgaris 'Detroit dark red' (beet) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
