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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) - Licorice is a tall, shrub-like perennial that readily establishes from herb seeds. It is attractive growing in the herb garden with lavender-blue flowers in the summer and early fall. The Licorice herb plant is a legume and is native to Southern Europe and parts of Asia.MORE HERB OPTIONS
Herb Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
7 - 10
HEIGHT
48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Lavender
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Rich soil, ph 6.6 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 60 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 - 36 inches
NOTE
Seeds require scarifying (nicking hard seed coat with small file or sandpaper) and pre soaking for 24 hours prior to sowing.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) - Licorice is a tall, shrub-like perennial that readily establishes from herb seeds. It is attractive growing in the herb garden with lavender-blue flowers in the summer and early fall. The Licorice herb plant is a legume and is native to Southern Europe and parts of Asia. It is the Licorice root that is harvested for both culinary and medicinal use. It is not related to anise, star anise, or fennel, which all have a similar taste. It is also commonly called Spanish Licorice.
Licorice, or sometimes spelled Liquorice, grows best in sub-tropical climates, in rich, well-drained soils, and in full sun. Once the plant is three years of age, the roots are harvested in the autumn. Commercially, Licorice root is used to make candy, liquor, as a sweetening in teas and to make extracts. The extracts are used to flavor soft drinks, tobacco, and pharmaceutical products.
The Licorice medicinal herb has been used for centuries. Teas made from the root are used to soothe sore throats and coughs. Licorice also has anti-inflammatory properties and is used for arthritis pain and inflammation. It is a mild laxative and seems to soothe gastrointestinal conditions.
How To Grow Licorice From Herb Seeds: Start the Licorice seeds in the early spring indoors. It is recommended to soak the seed in tepid water for 24 hours before sowing. Keep the herb seeds moist but not soggy until germination occurs. Transplant the Licorice herb plants outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Space the plants 24 - 36 inches apart in the herb garden.
Sweetening Up Your Garden
The Licorice plant is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is a sweetly flavored legume and has an anise-like flavor and aroma.
Delightful Garden Plant
How To Grow
How To Grow Licorice From Herb Seeds: Start the Licorice seeds in the early spring indoors. It is recommended to soak the seed in tepid water for 24 hours before sowing. Keep the herb seeds moist but not soggy until germination occurs. Transplant the Licorice herb plants outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Space the plants 24 - 36 inches apart in the herb garden.
- Average germ time: 21-60 days
- Planting depth: 1/4 inch
- Environment: full sun
Plant Information
The licorice plant is a perennial herb that grows in USDA zones 7 through 10. It only requires 1-2 seeds sowed per plant, and will bloom from mid summer to early fall.
- Height: 48 inches
- Bloom color: lavender
- Plant spacing: 24-36 inches
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 8
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Verbascum Phoenicium
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
8 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Verbascum (Verbascum Phoenicium Hybrids Mix) - This free flowering mix grown from Verbascum seeds will give your garden weeks of lovely colors. Commonly called Purple Mullein, this plant has dark green, crinkly leaves and beautiful spikes of papery-thin, round 5 - petaled blooms in shades of white, rose, and violet. The Purple Mullein plant starts blooming from the bottom of the spike and proceeds upward, opening one by one. Mullein flowers look lovely in a mixed border, and they can bloom from late spring up until the first frost. It is both deer and rabbit resistant, and butterflies love it! Verbascum flowers are excellent for cutting as well. Also considered to be a medicinal herb, the Mullein herb has diuretic, analgesic, expectorant, and antiseptic properties.
How To Grow Mullein From Seed: Plant Mullein seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost date. Lightly press the Verbascum flower seeds into the soil, but do not cover with soil since the seeds need light to germinate. Keep constantly moist, not wet, and the herb seeds will germinate in 14 - 21 days. For outdoor sowing, wait until frost danger has passed, and sow Purple Mullein seeds directly into prepared seed bed. Spacing should be about 18 - 24 inches apart. Verbascum Mullein will bloom the first year if the flower seeds are sown early enough in the season. Flowers can be left on to self-seed or can be deadheaded to encourage more blooming.