*Genus and Species: Cichorium intybus
Family: Asteraceae
Common Name: Chicory, Blue Sailors
Habit: perennial
Height: 2-4 feet
Flower Color: blue
Native To: Europe
Range: throughout United States
Blooming Period: May-October
Water Requirement: low
Soil Type: well drained
Exposure: full sun
Seed Count: 426,000 seeds/lb
Seeding Rate: 5 lbs/acre
Miscellaneous: used to make coffee during
World War II; flowers remain on plant for one day
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*Genus and Species: Cichorium intybus
