Liquorice American licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra 'Liquorice'

HerbFabaceae

Liquorice American licorice
FragrantEdible
USDA zones6 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Arching
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

ContainerFood gardenPollinator gardenSpecimen

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Liquorice' American licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra 'Liquorice') is an herb for containers, specimen planting, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It has an arching habit and grows at a rapid rate. Fragrant flowers appear from early to late summer and attract bees.

Pairs well with Kent Beauty oregano, Pennyroyal, Amish Paste tomato, and Brown Turkey fig.