The quick and convenient guide to growing your very own wild licorice! American Licorice (Glycyrrhiza lepidota) is a species of Glycyrrhiza native to most of North America, from central Canada south through the United States to California, Texas and Virginia, but absent from the southeastern states. It is also sometimes known in the United States as "wild licorice", to distinguish it from the related European Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) which is occasionally cultivated. T

The quick and convenient guide to growing your very own licorice! Growing Licorice From Seeds Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) seeds require a little preparation to get ready for planting. Without proper treatment, licorice seeds germination rate is only around 20%. With proper care you can expect a 70-80% germination rate. Licorice is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11. Order Your Sacred Plant Co Licorice Seeds Growing Your Licorice Seeds From Seed In 5 Simple Steps # 1