Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Japan
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
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-6
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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, Do Not 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
Abies Veitchii
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
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
In Hindi
कासनी
Veitch's Silver Fir
In German
Chicoree
Veitch's Silver Fir
In French
chicorée
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Spanish
achicoria
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Greek
ραδίκι
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Portuguese
chicória
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Polish
cykoria
Veitch's Silver Fir
In Latin
pancratium
S Veitch abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cichorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Veitch's Silver Fir
Season and care of Chicory and Veitch's Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Veitch's Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Veitch's Silver Fir season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic.
Chicory and Veitch's Silver Fir Physical Information
Chicory and Veitch's Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Veitch's Silver Fir are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Care of Chicory and Veitch's Silver Fir
Care of Chicory and Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.