Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia
Southern Europe
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, small hedge, 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
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Licorice Plant
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
मुलैठी
southernwood
In German
Lakritze
Eberraute
In French
réglisse
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
regaliz
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
Abrótano
In Polish
lukrecja
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
liquorice
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Glycyrrhiza
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Galegeae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Liquorice and Southernwood
Season and care of Liquorice and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Liquorice and Southernwood Physical Information
Liquorice and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Liquorice and Southernwood are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Liquorice and Southernwood
Care of Liquorice and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Southernwood 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.