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Ural Licorice
Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Liquorice plant with medicinal roots, ideal for sunny herb gardens. Hardy, decorative and useful.
Description
Height at maturity
0.80 m to 1.20 m
Wingspan at maturity
0.60 to 0.80 m
Exposure
sun
Flowering
June to August
Hardiness
-20°C
Origin
Asia
Glycyrrhiza uralensis – Ural Licorice
A precious, sweet and medicinal herbaceous perennial
Glycyrrhiza uralensis is an ancient herbaceous perennial plant, valued for its aromatic, sweet, and medicinal roots.
Origins and characteristics
Glycyrrhiza uralensis belongs to the Fabaceae family (like peas or clover) and is native to northern and eastern Asia, mainly China, Mongolia, and Siberia. It is traditionally used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties.
It grows in broad clumps thanks to its creeping rhizomes, and develops roots rich in glycyrrhizin, with the characteristic licorice flavour.
Description and key features
Ural licorice is a bushy perennial with deciduous foliage. Its compound leaves resemble those of black locust or alfalfa. In summer, it produces mauve to violet flowers in upright clusters, followed by pods containing seeds.
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Mature height: 80 cm to 1 m
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Flowering: June to August
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Flower colour: Pale violet to mauve
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Fragrance: Sweet-tasting root with a very distinct flavour
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Lifespan: Long-lived perennial, can live over 10 years if well established
Plant characteristics
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Type: Rhizomatous herbaceous perennial
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Foliage: Deciduous, light green, compound
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Hardiness: Very good (down to -20 °C)
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Habit: Bushy, spreading via rhizomes
Flowering
Flowering occurs in summer, generally from June to August, depending on climate. The discreet but elegant flowers form in small upright clusters, and are attractive to bees.
Sunlight and soil
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Exposure: Full sun or very light partial shade
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Soil: Light, deep, loose, and well-drained. Prefers sandy or light clay soil without standing water.
Avoid compacted soils, which hinder root development.
Planting
Plant young plants in spring, after the last frosts, in well-prepared soil. Allow space around each plant (at least 50 cm) to enable root spread.
Watering
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Regular watering the first year to promote rooting
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Then, the plant tolerates dry periods well
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Mulch is recommended in summer to keep the soil cool
Pruning
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No specific pruning needed
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Cut back dry stems in late winter to encourage regrowth in spring
Propagation
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By dividing rhizomes in spring or autumn
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By sowing in spring after soaking the seeds
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Slow growth during the first two years
Garden use
Glycyrrhiza uralensis is well suited for:
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Medicinal plant gardens
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Permaculture gardens
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Beds of useful or ethnobotanical perennials
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Sunny spots with light soil
Disease resistance
A robust plant, rarely affected by disease.
As long as it is well ventilated and planted in drained soil, it causes no particular issues.
Avoid excess moisture, which can cause root rot.
Harvest and uses
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Root harvest: From the 3rd or 4th year, in autumn
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Uses: Herbal teas, decoctions, extracts, natural flavouring
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Prolonged consumption is not recommended in cases of hypertension or kidney failure (seek medical advice)
Tips for successful cultivation
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Ensure deep soil to promote root growth
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Do not move once well established
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Combine with other medicinal plants like chamomile, lemon balm, or mallow
Ural licorice is a discreet yet precious perennial, worthy of any garden devoted to natural health, self-sufficiency, or herbal well-being. Though its growth is slow, it rewards patient gardeners with a beautiful, useful, and resilient plant.
Features
- Common name : Ural Licorice
- Family : Fabaceae
- Category : perennial
- Spread : 0.60 to 0.80 m
- Color of flowers : Pale purple to mauve
- Use : Perennial beds or medicinal plant gardens
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
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