Chicory

Cichorium intybus
Wonderfully dramatic blue-violet flowers

Chicory
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About Chicory

This flower displays blue-violet blooms atop branched, erect stems that are anchored by a deep tap root. Chicory is easy to establish and prefers full sun. This plant recovers well after mowing and will bloom again from the shorter state. It is often included in herb gardens. This perennial blooms May through October.

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Product Details

Height Range: 24 - 48 inches
Seeding Rate: 2 oz. / 1,000 sq ft
Seeds Per Pound: 426,000
Growing Season: Warm Season
Lifespan: Perennial
Planting Season: Spring
Winter/Dormant
Target Solution: Drought Tolerant
Sand Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Full Sun
Erosion Control
High Elevation
Quick Establishment
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Ideal for Birds
Ideal for Bees
All Purpose Solution
Use: Conservation
Ground Cover & Erosion Control
Landscape & Ornamental
Revegetation
Wildlife Habitat & Food
Multi-Purpose Use
Blooming Season: March - August
Color: Blue, Purple