Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
Arbutus menziesii
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
Arbutus
In German
Chicoree
Erdbeerbaum
In French
chicorée
arbousier
In Spanish
achicoria
Arbitus
In Portuguese
chicória
árbuto
In Polish
cykoria
mącznik
In Latin
pancratium
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cichorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Arbutus
Season and care of Chicory and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Arbutus season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicory and Arbutus Physical Information
Chicory and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Arbutus are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chicory and Arbutus
Care of Chicory and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.