Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
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Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Winter heath
In Hindi
कासनी
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Chicoree
Alpine Heath
In French
chicorée
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
achicoria
Alpine Heath
In Greek
ραδίκι
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
chicória
Alpine Heath
In Polish
cykoria
Alpine Heath
In Latin
pancratium
Alpini Heath
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Chicory and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Chicory and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Alpine Heath season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicory and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Chicory and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Chicory and Alpine Heath
Care of Chicory and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.