American licorice is native to most of North America, from central Canada south through the United States to California, Texas and Virginia. It is also sometimes known in the United States as "wild licorice", to distinguish it from the related European licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) which is occasionally cultivated.

The plant grows in moist soils; although it will grow in heavy soil it prefers sandy soil. It has light green to white flowers in the spring.

Ornamental use suggested, as Licorice contains a component called glycyrrhizin, or glycyrrhizic acid, that can cause serious adverse effects in large amounts.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Height: 16-39", 40-100cm

Seeds per pack: 10

Dcrjsr, Glycyrrhiza lepidota Wild licorice flower closeup, CC BY 4.0