100 Seeds Blue Chicory Cichorium intybus Wildflower

Blue Chicory is a hardy perennial wildflower known for its striking sky-blue blooms that open in the morning and along sunny roadsides and meadows. Its daisy-like flowers and tall, airy stems bring a relaxed, natural look to wildflower plantings and informal garden borders.

The young leaves can be used fresh in salads, while the roots have a long history of being roasted as a coffee substitute. Plants form a deep taproot and self-seed readily once established, making them a dependable choice for meadow gardens, pollinator-friendly borders, and naturalized areas. Grow in full sun for the heaviest flowering.
Species: Cichorium intybus
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average to poor
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Blooms open in morning sun; drought tolerant once established