NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Cichorium intybus
Chicory
Scientific Name: |
Cichorium intybus |
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Genus: |
Cichorium |
Species Epithet: |
intybus |
Common Name: |
Chicory |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Asteraceae (Aster Family) |
Native/Alien: |
Not Native to US |
Invasive Status: |
Rank 3 - Lesser Threat (*Key) |
Size: |
0-1 ft., 1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Blue |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
July, August, September, October |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
Roadsides, Disturbed Areas |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Not Assigned |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
(*Key) |
Global Rank: |
GNR: Unknown (*Key) |
State Status: |
(*Key) |
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Will Appear in Odd Places Most commonly seen along our roadsides
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