Spiny Chicory, Stamnagathi
Cichorium spinosum
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cichorium (sik-KOR-ee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | spinosum (spy-NO-sum) (Info) |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Gardeners' Notes:
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