Cichorium intybus

Beautiful lavender flower introduced from Europe

Cichorium intybus common chicory

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously

Chicory flowers are brightest in the early morning and begin to fade and droop around noon to fall off by the next day.  The large tuberous root runs deep underground, it can be ground and used as a tasty coffee substitute.  At the base of wiry stems, there are dandelion-like leaves.

Common in fields, along roadsides, and wastegrounds.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: FACU



Flowers from July to September.

Cichorium intybus common chicory

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously
Cichorium intybus gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
common chicory ragged sailors blue chicory