Grow a hardy North American native with our American Wild Licorice seeds. This tough and adaptable perennial is prized for its sweet roots, which have a flavor similar to true licorice and a long history of use in Native American traditions. The plant forms an attractive, bushy clump of fern-like leaves and produces spikes of creamy-yellow, pea-like flowers. It is a resilient plant that can spread to form a lovely patch, making it a great choice for a naturalized or prairie-style garden.

⭐ What you'll love

• The sweet, licorice-flavored root is a native alternative to true licorice.
• A beautiful and hardy native plant with attractive foliage and flowers.
• A plant with a rich history of culinary and medicinal use in Native American traditions.
• A tough, spreading perennial that is very easy to care for once established.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: American Wild Licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 40 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 2-4 feet
• Days to Maturity: 2-3 years for root harvest
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors at any time.
• Stratification (Required): Seeds require a 2-4 week period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator to break dormancy.
• Depth: After stratifying, plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a warm spot (68-70°F).
• Spacing: Transplant seedlings outdoors after they are well-established, spacing them 12-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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