This one is a well-known edible plant, the roots being ground for “chicory coffee”, a specialty of Cajun cooking in Louisiana. Leaves have been used since Roman times for medicines. But the electric blue flowers are what makes chicory famous. Along a roadside in bright sun, this is one of the biggest shows in the flower kingdom. Everyone loves the brilliant blue, even though the flowers close in the afternoon and on cloudy days. The subject of several romantic legends, chicory is one of our most historic wildflowers.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015835 AM013110 (1 Pound) AM013113 (1/4 Pound) AM013111 (10 Pounds) AM013112 (5 Pounds)
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Common Name | Chicory |
Botanical Name | Cichorium intybus |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Native To | Europe |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 1,815 sq ft. 1 lb covers 7,260 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 36,300 sq ft. 10 lbs covers 1.75 acres |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Prohibited In | Colorado |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Plants For Small Spaces, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Edible |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |