Vanilla Leaf (Achlys triphylla) has large vanilla-scented leaves, making its namesake appropriate. You can find this plant in woodland clearings and around your favorite campsites. The darling scallop-edged leaves make way for a spike of tiny, snow-white flowers, which eventually turn into small, leathery fruits. Vanilla Leaf prefers moist soil, so choose this plant in a wooded understory or along a shaded stream.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: White flowers, vanilla scent when dried Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Water Requirements: Moist soil Ease of Growing: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom Time: March – June Spreads: By rhizome Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Riparian zones, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds Edible: No Mature Height: 1 foot Mature Width: 1-2 feet
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