Weed details for chicory Full name chicory (Cichorium intybus) Characteristics Flowers: Purple/blue with 6 petals Leaves: Pointed leaves with irregular edges Habitat: Found throughout U.S. Life cycle: Perennial Other common names:  blue sailors; coffeeweed; succory; Common chicory

Taxonomic data retrieved May 21, 2008, from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database, http://www.itis.gov.