100 Organic Heirloom Blue Chicory Seeds - Cichorium intybus Flower Garden Planting

Blue Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a hardy perennial wildflower known for its striking sky-blue flowers that open in the morning and close by afternoon. This heirloom variety brings a cheerful, naturalized look to meadows, wildflower gardens, and roadside plantings. The dandelion-like blooms appear along tall, stiff stems in summer and are highly attractive to pollinators, making chicory a valuable addition to any pollinator-friendly landscape.

Chicory is easy to grow from seed and tolerates poor soils, drought, and heat once established. Its deep taproot helps it thrive in challenging conditions, and the plant often self-seeds to return year after year. Use it in cottage gardens, wildflower mixes, or as a colorful border accent. The edible leaves and roots have a long history of culinary use, though this listing focuses on its ornamental garden value.

Plant Features

• Vibrant blue flowers that bloom from summer into fall
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Drought-tolerant and adaptable to poor soils
• Heirloom, open-pollinated variety
• Perennial in USDA zones 3-10

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus
• Plant Type: Perennial wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to poor soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-10
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 2-4 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow chicory seeds outdoors in spring or early fall, directly in the garden. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface and keep moist until germination; do not cover deeply as light aids germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing once they are a few inches tall. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. After establishment, chicory requires little supplemental water except in extreme drought.

Deadhead spent flowers to prevent unwanted self-seeding, or allow some blooms to mature if you want the plant to naturalize. Chicory has few pest and disease issues and is generally low-maintenance. Cut back stems in late fall or early spring to tidy the plant and encourage fresh growth.

What's Included

100 organic heirloom blue chicory seeds (Cichorium intybus) for garden planting.