Chicory
Cichorium intybus
EdibleZones 3–9herb
Common chicory is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink. Native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, it has been introduced to the Americas and Australia.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 1.2 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–9
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
dynamic-accumulatorfoodfodderpollinator
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedeasy
When: Sow spring
Deep taproot for poor soils; leaves, roots and livestock fodder.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.