Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its striking sky-blue flowers that open in the morning and close up by afternoon, earning it the nickname "blue sailors." Growing 2-4 feet tall, it has a sturdy, branching stem with sparse, lance-shaped leaves and blooms from summer to fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating poor, rocky conditions, which makes it a common sight along roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas. Beyond its culinary uses, chicory has a history in herbal medicine for its supposed digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits, and its vivid flowers add a wild, natural beauty to landscapes. Quality: All Chicory seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness: All Chicory seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Grow Chicory from freshly harvested Cichorium intybus wildflower seeds. Chicory is one of those wildflowers that you see everywhere, along highways, railroads, in open fields & abandoned lots. This versatile plant can be grown to add beautiful, pale blue, daisy like flowers to any area needing a bit of color. The plants will reach a mature height of roughly 24 to 60 inches tall and will span from 12 to 18 inches wide. Chicory, often referred to as Italian Dandelion, will grow quickly from seeds, establishing a deep taproot. This root system will allow them to survive in dry areas, with little to no moisture. Chicory will also use this deeply established root system to return the following growing season after all plant life above surface has wilted. These plants are known to attract an array of beneficial insects, such as butterflies, bumblebees, ladybugs & hummingbirds. Sow Chicory to help grow the honey bee population, as it is often visited by bumblebees and honey bees.