Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
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
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
कासनी
southernwood
In German
Chicoree
Eberraute
In French
chicorée
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
achicoria
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
ραδίκι
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
chicória
Abrótano
In Polish
cykoria
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
pancratium
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cichorium
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cichorieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Southernwood
Season and care of Chicory and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Southernwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Chicory and Southernwood Physical Information
Chicory and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chicory and Southernwood are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chicory and Southernwood
Care of Chicory and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
