Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
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 limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
VIBURNUM lentago
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
Nannyberry
In Hindi
कासनी
Nannyberry
In German
Chicoree
Nannyberry
In French
chicorée
alisier
In Spanish
achicoria
Nannyberry
In Greek
ραδίκι
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
chicória
Nannyberry
In Polish
cykoria
Nannyberry
In Latin
pancratium
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
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Season and Care of Chicory and Nannyberry
Season and care of Chicory and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Nannyberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicory and Nannyberry Physical Information
Chicory and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Nannyberry are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Chicory and Nannyberry
Care of Chicory and Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.