Italiko Red italian dandelion
Cichorium intybus 'Italiko Red'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Italiko Red' Italian dandelion (Cichorium intybus 'Italiko Red') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It adds red color to a salad mix. Bees and butterflies visit it.
Pairs well with Black Prince tomato, Lime basil, and Common Chamomile German chamomile.