Glycyrrhiza Species, Common Licorice

Glycyrrhizaglabra

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Glycyrrhiza (gly-ky-RY-zuh)
Species
glabra (GLAY-bruh)
Synonym
Glycyrrhiza glandulifera
Glycyrrhiza hirsuta
Glycyrrhiza pallida
Glycyrrhiza violacea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Merced, California

Colver, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

San Augustine, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Springfield, TN | March 2011 | neutral

I planted the seeds on 3/13/11 & already had seedlings popping up on 3/19/11. The thing is - I can't find any info on the way the seedlin...Read More

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Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | April 2004 | positive

Herbaceous, but always comes back up in spring.
Bunnies love this

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Baa
| December 2001 | neutral

A shrubby perennial from the Mediterranean, South West Asia and China.

Has pinnate (upto 20 ovate leaflets), sticky, mid g...Read More

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