#intybus

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Chicory by Macro Merriment

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Cichorium intybus by esta_ahi https://flic.kr/p/2hZ4YUK

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Cichorium intybus (Chicory) 

Of the Aster family - Asteraceae

Native Habitat: Widespread across North America, predominantly in Ohio and the north-west.

Leaves: Basal leaves similar to Dandelions but become smaller as they climb the stem.

Size: Can grow up to 35” to 70” in height.

Bark & Flowers: 0.75” to 1.5” usually bright light blue (sometimes white or pink). Tough, grooved, hairy stem

Preferred Soils: Maximum growing potential in acidic and lime-rich soils but tolerates a variety of types, grows in disturbed areas.

Hardiness Zone(s): 3 to 9.

(Source: Dirr, Manual of Woody Plants on Reserve, in Del Tredeci, Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast, A Field Guide on Reserve)

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