Wild Licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota)
Wild licorice is a native member of the pea family (Fabaceae) that grows in sunny, moist-soil areas from the West Coast eastward to Wisconsin. Creamy white plumes give way to unique seed pods covered with velcro-like structures, while the rest of the plant bears the classic pinnately compound legume foliage we all know and love.
In favorable conditions, wild licorice does tend to grow on the more vigorous side, so plant it where you don’t mind it stretching its legs.
Plants are sold in either 1 quart or 1 trade gallon pots.
Wild licorice is a native member of the pea family (Fabaceae) that grows in sunny, moist-soil areas from the West Coast eastward to Wisconsin. Creamy white plumes give way to unique seed pods covered with velcro-like structures, while the rest of the plant bears the classic pinnately compound legume foliage we all know and love.
In favorable conditions, wild licorice does tend to grow on the more vigorous side, so plant it where you don’t mind it stretching its legs.
Plants are sold in either 1 quart or 1 trade gallon pots.
Wild licorice is a native member of the pea family (Fabaceae) that grows in sunny, moist-soil areas from the West Coast eastward to Wisconsin. Creamy white plumes give way to unique seed pods covered with velcro-like structures, while the rest of the plant bears the classic pinnately compound legume foliage we all know and love.
In favorable conditions, wild licorice does tend to grow on the more vigorous side, so plant it where you don’t mind it stretching its legs.
Plants are sold in either 1 quart or 1 trade gallon pots.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hardiness: Zone 3-8
Care Requirements: Very Low
Drought Tolerance: High
Pollinator Value: High
Light Requirements: Full sun to half shade