Cichorium intybus (Chicory)

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers neutral to alkaline conditions but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Does not tolerate hot, humid summers. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Though a perennial, often grown as an annual, winter crop.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Mediterranean

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic