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More InfoOrigin: US Native Other Common Names: American Licorice Duration: Perennial Bloom Time: Summer Height: 18” to 24” Spacing: 15” to 18” Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry USDA Zone: 3a-10b Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below soil surface at 70F and water. Slow to germinate. Seeds Per Oz: 4500 The generic name of this wild licorice comes from the Greek 'glycys,' meaning sweet, and 'rhiza,' meaning root. Indeed, the roots are sweet, and can be eaten raw or cooked. When roasted, they are said to taste like sweet potatoes. While this species is not the one used in traditional North American licorice candies, it is highly valued for it's many herbal propensities. Heavily used by a number of native North American Indians, it's been known to speed along delivery of the placenta after childbirth, aid in the healing of coughs, diarrhea, chest pains, fevers in children, stomach aches, and many other things. Early settlers used it to flavor medicine, candy, root beer, and chewing tobacco. Today, it is commonly used in natural cough lozenges, and by singers. This native wild plant bears clusters of yellowish-white flowers, and blooms from May through August. Cannot sell to customers in NV. Click Map to Zoom In  Note: Many wildflowers can grow in areas outside of their natural range.
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