Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South Africa
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
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Aphids, Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
FELICIA amelloides
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
Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
कासनी
ब्लू गुलबहार
In German
Chicoree
Blau Marguerite
In French
chicorée
Bleu Marguerite
In Spanish
achicoria
Margarita azul
In Greek
ραδίκι
μπλε Marguerite
In Portuguese
chicória
azul Marguerite
In Polish
cykoria
niebieski Marguerite
In Latin
pancratium
Margareta blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cichorieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Blue Marguerite
Season and care of Chicory and Blue Marguerite is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Blue Marguerite Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Blue Marguerite season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Blue Marguerite is Loam while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicory and Blue Marguerite Physical Information
Chicory and Blue Marguerite physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Blue Marguerite are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Care of Chicory and Blue Marguerite
Care of Chicory and Blue Marguerite 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 Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.