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I am so excited.
I have wanted the beautiful blue flowered chicory seen growing along the highways and bi-ways for years now.
I’ve been blessed in receiving one from the Higher Power this summer.
To the disdain of my neighbors, who have not one clover or other ‘wild’ flower in their yards, it found its root in my driveway of gravel….. and dirt….. and a conglomerate of plant life.
Of course, it chose my driveway for its sunny and rocky conditions, similar to that of the roadsides you see this beautiful blue flower bedazzling in the morning hours.
I haven’t figured out where best to relocate it and it still thrive, which I most definitely want it to do. Meanwhile, my son grumbles each time it is his turn to mow, which yes, includes my driveway, and he must go around my newly prized plant.
Did I mention that it’s edible?
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Maze Walker 
I, too, love that sky blue summer chicory. It has a tap-root, so will be unlikely to survive transplanting. Sorry to your son, he’ll have to continue to mow around it! Collect some seed and sow in an equally inhospitable place (gravel?) where it can grow into a pleasing little colony.
Thank you for that helpful information. For having taken horticulture two years in high school there is still so much I don’t know. Might I ask if you know when it seeds, i.e., throughout blooming process, at it’s ending of the season, etc. (I’ve been plucking the day old blooms to put in my herb spread, but maybe I should stop for the duration.) It’s also kinda nice knowing about the transplant not working and going with the seeds so that I may also utilize the root for my culinary pleasure. 🙂
Also, do you know if it would be better to sow in the fall or wait until the following spring?
Allow a few blossoms to set seed, you won’t need many. When the pods turn brown, dry and start to crack open, you can harvest and spread the seed where you wish them to grow at that time. Barely cover with 1/16″ soil. They will sprout in the spring. Just remember where you put them!
Think I’m gonna add some gravel to a front portion of my front yard near the sidewalk. My neighbors are just gonna be thrilled, NOT!!! (…., at least not until they see how it evolves.) Thank you again.
It grows along the edges of my yard, and I wish I could send you some, lol. Thanks for visiting my blog; I’ll check out some more of yours. Beautiful pictures above!
I love chicory as well, but I’ve not been as fortunate as you to have it take root anywhere in my yard. Thanks for visiting my blog, I’ve enjoyed yours as well! 🙂
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Hi Teresa, this is the first I knew of your Blog. It’s really cool !