Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Shrub
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
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
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, Alkaline
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
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
common hazel
In Hindi
कासनी
contorted filbert
In German
Chicoree
contorted filbert
In French
chicorée
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
achicoria
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
ραδίκι
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
chicória
filbert contorcido
In Polish
cykoria
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
pancratium
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
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Season and Care of Chicory and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Chicory and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Contorted Filbert season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicory and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Chicory and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Chicory and Contorted Filbert
Care of Chicory and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.