Cichorium intybus
Blue Chicory
An attractive bunch-type species; persistent on roadsides and in compacted soils; the blooms last all day.
General Product Information:
Item Number: CICINT01
Species Type: Naturalized
Product Categories:
Erosion Control & Revegetation, Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat: Fields, roadsides, waste ground.
Bloom Period: June to September
Flower Color: Blue
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 5.5 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 8 in
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Moderate
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 426,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 1.0% and not more than 10.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine