Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
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
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Licorice Plant
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
मुलैठी
Tree Mallow
In German
Lakritze
Baum Mallow
In French
réglisse
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
regaliz
árbol de la malva
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
Mallow
In Polish
lukrecja
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
liquorice
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Glycyrrhiza
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Liquorice and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Liquorice and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liquorice and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Liquorice and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Liquorice and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Liquorice and Tree Mallow
Care of Liquorice and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.