{"product_id":"chicorium-intybus","title":"Chicory - Wild chicory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Chicory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicorium intybus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky blue, small composite flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–1.2 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3–0.5 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, branched\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (June to September)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, tolerates poor soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelliferous plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, bees and butterflies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                              \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":49095763034416,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/Sky-Blue-Chicory-Flowers-Growing-in-the-Garden-Featured2.jpg?v=1727183554","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/chicorium-intybus","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}