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Genus: Glycyrrhiza Species: lepidota Common Name: Wild Licorice Family: Fabaceae Order: Fabales Native: Central North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 4 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to early Summer Flower Color: Green, white or violet Propagation: Seed or division Zone: Hardy to zone 3 Note: This plant is suitable for prairie gardens and perennial borders along water streams. Wild licorice is not only used in herbal medicine, it is being used as a natural sugar substitute in flavoring candy, cough drops, root beer, meat products, and dairy desserts. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.

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