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Beta vulgaris 'Golden Detroit'

Family Chenopodiaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description Beta vulgaris 'Golden Detroit' (beet) bears bright red blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant is clump forming and has bright yellow and deep green foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, culinary and vegetable garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Beta vulgaris 'Golden Detroit' (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.