Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia
Australia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Licorice Plant
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
मुलैठी
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Lakritze
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
réglisse
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
regaliz
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
lukrecja
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
liquorice
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Glycyrrhiza
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Liquorice and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Liquorice and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liquorice and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Liquorice and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Liquorice and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Liquorice and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Liquorice and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.