Canby'S Licorice-Root
Ligusticum canbyi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
ID, MT, OR, WA and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies, beetles
Canby's licorice-root is a native perennial with delicate, fern-like foliage and small white flower clusters. This compact wildflower grows in neat clumps and blooms throughout summer, creating an elegant natural appearance in partial shade gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Canby'S Licorice-Root takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Appears too wild and weedy for most HOA standards
- Lacks the formal structure expected in maintained landscapes
- May be mistaken for an undesirable weed by neighbors
Wildlife value
The summer flowers attract diverse pollinators including native bees, beneficial flies, and beetles. Its extended bloom period provides consistent nectar sources during peak growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Canby'S Licorice-Root need?
- Canby'S Licorice-Root grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Canby'S Licorice-Root bloom?
- Canby'S Licorice-Root blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Canby'S Licorice-Root native?
- Canby'S Licorice-Root (Ligusticum canbyi) is native to ID, MT, OR, WA and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Canby'S Licorice-Root attract?
- Canby'S Licorice-Root draws bees, flies, and beetles.
- Is Canby'S Licorice-Root HOA-friendly?
- Canby'S Licorice-Root takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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