Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Buxus sempervirens
Buxaceae · shrubs
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Amaranthaceae · vegetables
Boxwood (Zones 5-8)
Swiss Chard (Zones 2-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Boxwood | Swiss Chard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buxus sempervirens | Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris |
| Family | Buxaceae | Amaranthaceae |
| Category | shrubs | vegetables |
| Sun | ☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 8' | 2' |
| Spread | 8' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Green | Green (insignificant) |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Fast |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia, Africa | Mediterranean |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Boxwood
Swiss Chard
Boxwood
Swiss Chard
Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.
Choose Swiss Chard if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 2–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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