Although drought tolerant, this plant thrives best in moist environments.
Although it can be grown from seed, it is more often propagated by root divisions.
Does best in wooded or edge settings.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Vanilla leaf is a half hardy plant.These estimates for how long Vanilla leaf takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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The dried leaves smell like vanilla — but don’t eat them.
Deer foot, Sweet after death,
Achlys triphylla (Sm.) DC.