Glycyrrhiza yunnanensis
Yunnan liquorice
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
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | Green Purple | |
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
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