Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs very little water
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Licorice Plant
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
मुलैठी
desert broom
In German
Lakritze
Wüste Besen
In French
réglisse
desert broom
In Spanish
regaliz
escoba del desierto
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
desert broom
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
lukrecja
desert broom
In Latin
liquorice
desert broom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Glycyrrhiza
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Liquorice and Desert Broom
Season and care of Liquorice and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liquorice and Desert Broom Physical Information
Liquorice and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Liquorice and Desert Broom are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Liquorice and Desert Broom
Care of Liquorice and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.