Wild Chicory
Cichorium intybus X1740
A food and medicine plant going back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who used the roots and the young shoots in spring like dandelion. Has diuretic, tonic and laxative properties, and is said to protect the liver from effects of excessive coffee drinking. Lovely clear blue daisy flowers. A wild flower in much of North America.
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About Wild Chicory
Hardiness zone
3-10
Germease
Easy
Sow times
Spring; Late Summer; Early Fall
Product use
Culinary; Medicinal
Duration
Biennial