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Cichorium intybus
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.3.7.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a sunny, but somewhat cool place.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants that need protection against too much water in winter. Partly used as rock-garden plant.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Color : blauw

Flowering period : july - august

Size approx. : 120 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Zwitserland en Italie 2014

Date taken : 17.07.2014

Family : Asteraceae


© first picture : Jaap de Kreek en Dirk van Gelderen

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : California

© picture 4 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Maine - New Hampshire, USA

© picture 5 : Jaap de Kreek en Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Zwitserland en Italie 2014

© picture 6 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam