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Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra, Fabaceae

Zones
7a–10b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

FenugreekTrigonella foenum-graecum
Nitrogen Fixation
Lambs QuartersChenopodium album
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
BurdockArctium lappa
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Flat-Leaf ParsleyPetroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Licorice root's extensive underground rhizome system competes heavily with parsley

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Roots

Common Questions

What zones does Licorice Root grow in?

Licorice Root grows in USDA hardiness zones 7a through 10b.

Is Licorice Root a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Licorice Root is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Licorice Root?

Good companions for Licorice Root include Fenugreek, Lambs Quarters, Burdock.

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