Is Dwarf Chicory safe for pets?

Yes, Dwarf Chicory (Cichorium Pumilum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Dwarf Chicory easy to care for?

Dwarf Chicory has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Dwarf Chicory grow indoors?

Dwarf Chicory is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Dwarf Chicory (Cichorium Pumilum) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cichorium pumilum is an annual Mediterranean herb with slender taproot and bluish-violet flower heads.

Last updated: February 2026

Dwarf Chicory

Cichorium Pumilum

Cichorium pumilum is an annual Mediterranean herb with slender taproot and bluish-violet flower heads.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, edible garden plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Dwarf Chicory

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Cichorium