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Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Lower Garden

  • Lower Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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    Endive has broad, bright green leaves and looks somewhat like a rougher-textured lettuce. It has a sharp, bitter flavor.

    Latin Name

    Cichorium endivia


    Family

    Asteraceae


    Also Known As

    Escarole


    Type of Plant

    Annuals Annuals
    Vegetables Vegetables

    Seasons

    Fall Fall
    Spring Spring

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 0.75'
    Max spread Max Spread: 0.75'

    Uses

  • Annual
  • Edible
  • Vegetable

  • Colors


    Native Range

    Europe


    History

    Thomas Jefferson was growing endive in his garden in 1777.


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