Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
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
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
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Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, 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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
ALNUS rubra
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
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In German
Chicoree
rot-Erle
In French
chicorée
aulne rouge
In Spanish
achicoria
aliso rojo
In Greek
ραδίκι
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
chicória
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
cykoria
czerwony olcha
In Latin
pancratium
red alnus
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 Red Alder
Season and care of Chicory and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Red Alder season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicory and Red Alder Physical Information
Chicory and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Red Alder are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chicory and Red Alder
Care of Chicory and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.