Chicory is a blue-flowered perennial plant that has several benefits. It is added to coffee as a flavor enhancer, the leaves can be added to salads and is a mild laxative. It also contains beta-carotene, a proven antioxidant.On top of that Chicory is a pollination-fuel station for our planets pollinators. Here is a photo I took Sunday of a very happy bee doing what bees do.