| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to light shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | neutral | | | Description | Cichorium intybus Asteraceae (chicory) bears dark red blooms. This herbaceous perennial has greyish green foliage that is showy. | | Typical Uses | Annual and vegetable garden. | | |