Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
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
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, 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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
CORNUS mas
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
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
कासनी
cornelian चेरी
In German
Chicoree
Kornelkirsche
In French
chicorée
cornouiller
In Spanish
achicoria
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
ραδίκι
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
chicória
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
cykoria
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
pancratium
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
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Season and Care of Chicory and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Chicory and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Cornelian Cherry season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicory and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Chicory and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chicory and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Chicory and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.