Chicory - Wild chicory
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Wild Chicory
Scientific name: Chicorium intybus
Flower color: Sky blue, small composite flowers
Mature height: 0.6–1.2 m
Mature width: 0.3–0.5 m
Habit: Upright, branched
Flowering period: Summer (June to September)
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Low to moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, tolerates poor soils
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Tolerates poor and rocky soils. Water moderately during establishment; once rooted, wild chicory requires little water and is drought-resistant.
Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming. Prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact shape. Hardy and self-sufficient plant, ideal for natural gardens, wildflower meadows, and low-maintenance areas. Little care required once established.

