This perennial has weak upright stems with a large taproot and forms a rounded clump. It has dark green lanced-shaped toothed leaves and the blue wheel-shaped flowers appear from summer to autumn and the plant is grown for culinary and herbal use.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10 

Cichorium intybus is naturally found in temperate regions of Europe and is commonly growing in wastelands or along roadsides. In some countries it is regarded as a weed. It grows in moderately fertile well drained sandy to clay loams with reliable moisture in a open sunny position and is drought and frost resistant.

Chicory is a perennial herb that is grown in cottage or herb gardens in raised beds as a specimen or as a filler plant. It is also grown for its culinary and herbal uses and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It tolerates a wide range of climatic zones and may be difficult to eradicate once established. ID 1231

Cichorium (sik-KOR-ee-um) intybus (IN-tye-bus)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)	
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family