Chicory will grow in almost any sunny spot and delight with brilliant pastel blue flowers year after year. Chicory is primarily grown as an ornamental, however it is also cultivated for its leaves, which are usually eaten raw as salad leaves. The roots of Chicory are used as a coffee substitute or additive. Chicory is a very versatile plant that is equally cherished as a flower and as an herb. Chicory seeds can be planted in the most challenging of conditions and actually tend to thrive in less than ideal soil. Chicory is often used to flavor coffees and teas. Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus Life Cycle: Biennial Light Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Tough, Woody, Hairy Stems with Light Periwinkle-Colored Flowers Features: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Fast Growing Color: Blue Blooms: Late Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Days to Maturity: 75 Days Plant Height: Up to 4 feet Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Buy Seeds Online ,Organic Seeds ,Heirloom Seeds ,Non-GMO Seeds ,Vegetable Seeds ,Flower Seeds ,Herb Seeds ,Fruit Seeds ,Garden Seeds ,Seed Starter Kits ,Rare Seeds ,Bulk Seeds ,Indoor Gardening Seeds ,Seed Catalog ,Seed Packs for Sale ,Sustainable Seeds ,Greenhouse Seeds ,Seed Suppliers ,Planting Seeds ,Home Garden Seeds