Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis

RHS Plant Profile
Yunnan liquorice

Other common names

Yunnan licorice

Herbaceous Perennial

An upright herbaceous perennial, up to 1.2m high, with long leaves which have from 7 to 15 leaflets. Small lavender-coloured flowers, in early summer, are followed by spiky seedheads which last throughout the winter and change colour from green to purple to brown

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Glycyrrhiza are herbaceous perennials with pinnate leaves and white, violet or pale yellow vetch-like flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Yunnan

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free