Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
Dry areas, Open scrub
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Lavender
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Rosemary
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In German
Rosmarin
Chicoree
In French
Romarin
chicorée
In Spanish
Romero
achicoria
In Greek
δενδρολίβανο
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
Alecrim
chicória
In Polish
Rozmaryn
cykoria
In Latin
Roremque
pancratium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Rosmarinus
Cichorium
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Rosemary and Chicory
Season and care of Rosemary and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Rosemary and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chicory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Rosemary and Chicory Physical Information
Rosemary and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Rosemary height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Rosemary and Chicory are as follows:
Rosemary flower color: White, Blue and Lavender
Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Rosemary and Chicory
Care of Rosemary and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning and 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. In summer Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.