Description: The "Wegwarte" (Common Chicory) is a historic rarity. Featuring vibrant sky-blue flowers that open only in sunshine, it is a vital nectar source for bees. Historically, its roots were used as a coffee substitute, and its bitter compounds make it a prized plant for herbal enthusiasts.
Character: Native wild plant rarity; blooms from July to October; extremely hardy and drought-tolerant.
Flower: Brilliant sky blue, star-shaped, approx. 3–5 cm.
Growth Height: Upright, branched habit, approx. 80–120 cm.
Quality: Organic quality, seed-stable, deep-rooting perennial.
Cultivation: Sow from February onwards in a bright, indoor location. Press seeds lightly into the soil (light germinator). Transplant outdoors after the last frost into a sunny, sparse location.
Organic herbal infusion
Chamomile is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, calming and digestive.
20 pyramidal teabags biodegradable
Organic seeds of Malva sylvestris ssp. Mauretanica
Culinary uses: used to flavour fish dishes and seafood.
Organic seeds of Salvia officinalis
Organic seeds of Centaurea cyanus (different colours)
This Product was added to our catalogue on 19/12/2012.