Chicory originates from roadside verges and rough grasslands.
Its pretty daisy like flowers grow close to the stem and are usually light to bright blue attracting a wide variety of bees and other beneficial insects including beetles.
POLLINATORS: Long-tongued bumble bees, honey bees and flies.
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) from home grown seed
£4.20Price
Height 120cm
Perennial
Full sun
Flowers July - October
Fully hardy
Best suited to well-drained soil with plenty of sun.