Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
India, Nepal
Types
not available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Licorice Plant
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
मुलैठी
पीले अदरक
In German
Lakritze
Gelber Ingwer
In French
réglisse
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
regaliz
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
γλυκόρριζα
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
alcaçuz
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
lukrecja
żółty Ginger
In Latin
liquorice
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Glycyrrhiza
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Galegeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Liquorice and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Liquorice and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Liquorice and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Liquorice is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Liquorice and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Liquorice and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Liquorice and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Liquorice and Yellow Ginger
Care of Liquorice and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.