Licorice seeds

Don't click away...hear me out. Licorice has a lot of benefits that don't require you to eat it. Let's read on...
 
Many folks who don't like licorice may be surprised to know this herb has numerous medicinal uses. This herb grows as a shrub and the roots are harvested to make teas, medicines, and much more. If you have ever had black licorice, bear in mind the candy itself has a high concentration of licorice in it. In Victorian days, the roots were used as a natural sweetener. The roots themselves have a pleasant sweetness to them and are far less intense than the candy. Licorice works wonders on the stomach and is known to remedy several ailments of the airway. An online search will shed many more health benefits of licorice.
 
Licorice is a perennial that is actually part of the legume family. It's believed to have originated in Asia and spread to Europe. It has been used to flavor candy, tobacco, and teas. If you like the Yogi brand tea bags called "throat coat", you may recognize some of the licorice notes in them. The leaves are long and pointed, and the blooms are many. The top of the plant will have a long cone-shaped base covered in lavender-covered flowers that attract pollinators.
 
The licorice plant is great for gardens as the slight odor it gives off will mask the fragrance of your other garden veggies and flowers, so pests will be deterred since they can't smell the more vulnerable varieties you may have growing.  The leaves are edible but don't have much flavor, but the roots are where you will find the most benefits.
 
Licorice is cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and loves full sun. The plant will reach 1-3 feet in height and can reach approx. 2 feet wide.
 
Seed count: 10