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Coffee Chicory (Cichorium intybus var. sativum)
Coffee Chicory (Cichorium intybus var. sativum)
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Coffee Chicory (Cichorium intybus var. sativum) is a perennial selected for its thick taproot, traditionally roasted and ground as a coffee substitute or additive. Roots are generally harvested after the first growing season. Plants left in the ground become long lived clumps with blue summer flowers that attract pollinators.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
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Growing details
- Species hardiness reference
- USDA Zones 3a-8b for Cichorium intybus
- Species site guidance
- Full sun; moist, drained soil; broad texture tolerance; neutral to alkaline
- Species growth cycle
- Species profile is biennial; selection-specific coffee-root traits remain unverified
- Species size reference
- Generally 3-4 ft tall and 1.5-2 ft wide
More about this plant
Species-level references describe Cichorium intybus as a biennial, generally 3-4 ft tall and 1.5-2 ft wide, with a USDA Zone 3a-8b range. Full sun and moist but drained soil are preferred, while occasional dryness and a broad range of soil textures are tolerated. The species profile does not verify the thick-root performance of this coffee-chicory selection.
Cold hardinessZone 3 · Canadian maps for this plant
Zone 3 and warmer
The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – Canada