Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Description: 4ft (1.2m). Forms cushions of narrow, light green leaves. Bright blue, daisy-like flowers in summer. Leaves are edible but plant can be irritant. Attractive to bees.The form album has white flowers, "Roseum" has pink flowers.

Cultivation: Fully hardy. Sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates chalk.

Latin name: Cichorium intybus
Common name: Chicory
Type: perennial
Hedging: No
Sow: March
April
May
September
October
November

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