Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Shrub
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
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
Oleaster
In German
Chicoree
Elaeagnus
In French
chicorée
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
achicoria
Elaeagnus
In Greek
ραδίκι
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
chicória
Elaeagnus
In Polish
cykoria
Elaeagnus
In Latin
pancratium
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Cichorium
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
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Season and Care of Chicory and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Chicory and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Elaeagnus season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicory and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Chicory and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Chicory and Elaeagnus
Care of Chicory and Elaeagnus 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 Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.