Description | Red Ribbed Chicory (Cichorium intybus) An ornamental edible plant. Has green leaves with a red rib. |
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Plant Type | Annuals, Edibles Vegetables |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Growing Media | average patio |
Temperature | flavor better in cooler weather |
Leaves | green spaded shaped leaves with dark red veins, young leaves less bitter than older ones |
Propagation | seeds |
Misc Facts | High in Vitamins A, B1, and C. A traditional digestive and liver tonic. AKA: Red Rib Dandelion |