Chicory

Approximate seeds per pound:425,923
Seeding rate: 5 pounds per acre
Height: Up to 4 ft.
Flower Color: True brilliant pastel blue
Plant Type: Biennial. Has two-year life cycle. Grows only leaves first season from seed. Then in second season, blooms, seeds and dies with first frost.
Flower Type: Daisy-like
Bloom Time: Mid and late season
Is this wildflower invasive? Potentially
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? Yes
Is this wildflower medicinal? Yes
Regions: All regions, prohibited in CO
Zones: 3 - 9
Soil preference: Adaptable
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture, well-drained.
Germination: 7-21 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 65F-75F
Sowing depth: 1/16"

Chicory flowers have blue blossoms consisting of ray flowers that are formed at end of stems and stem leaf axils. The flowers are the most obvious in the morning and close later in the day. Chicory will grow in any region of the U.S. in full sun areas. Usually will only make leaf growth the first year, and then will flower the second year and successive season. Widely knows as an edible plant for medicines and cooking.