{"product_id":"cichorium-intybus-chicory","title":"Cichorium intybus - Chicory","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tall, robust, perennial herb with bright blue, daisy-like flowers and coarse, lance-shaped leaves. Cichorium intybus is valued for its traditional culinary and medicinal uses, as well as its role in supporting pollinators in meadows, roadsides, and naturalistic plantings. It is native to Ireland and a fantastic addition to wildflower areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and wind-tolerant; tolerates coastal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eTypically 60–120 cm (24–48 in) high and 30–45 cm (12–18 in) spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates poor or chalky soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eSummer (June–September).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used for culinary and medicinal purposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, providing an important summer nectar source.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"Pot: 9cm","offer_id":56031208440157,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/8421\/3695\/files\/20250728_094753.jpg?v=1771849433","url":"https:\/\/crookedbootfarm.ie\/products\/cichorium-intybus-chicory","provider":"Crooked Boot Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}