Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CICHORIUM intybus
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Radicchio, Wild Chicory
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Radicchio
रजत बाबा
In German
Radicchio
Silver Sage
In French
Radicchio
Silver Sage
In Spanish
achicoria
silver Sage
In Greek
ραντίτσιο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
radicchio
silver Sage
In Polish
radicchio
silver Sage
In Latin
Radicchio
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Radicchio and Silver Sage
Season and care of Radicchio and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Radicchio and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radicchio season is Summer and Silver Sage season is Summer. The type of soil for Radicchio is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Radicchio and Silver Sage Physical Information
Radicchio and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Radicchio and Silver Sage are as follows:
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
Radicchio leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Radicchio and Silver Sage
Care of Radicchio and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radicchio pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.