Achlys triphylla (Sm.) DC.
Creeping, groundcovers;
VI, Z3-7, 25 cm;
Vanilla Leaf, white spikes, trifoliate fanshaped leaves, for shade.

Ахлис трёхлистный.
Содержать посевы при +18-22 ºC 2-4 недели, затем содержать при -6  -7 ºC 4-6 недель. После чего содержать при +5-12 ºC для прорастания.

Family: Berberidaceae.
Origin: Western North America.
Special Features: Spreading groundcover for shade with bottlebrush blooms.
History: Native Americans used leaf mixtures for the treatment of tuberculosis; dried leaves are fragrant when crushed.
Colour: White Natural.
Flowering Period: June.
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3-7.
Growth Habit: Spreading groundcover.
Foliage: Trifoliate, fan-shaped leaves.
Height with Flowers: 25 cm. Spacing between Plants: 30 cm.
Soil Requirements: Evenly moist well-drained soils, pH 5.5 - 6.8.
Location: Shade.
Use: Plant in the woodland garden with Anemonella thalictrides, Actaea rubra and Panax.
Specialities: Interesting groundcover.
Cultural Tips.
Grams per 1000 Seeds: 10.
Seeds per Gram: 100 Seeding.
Recommendation: 25 g / 1000 plants.
Sowing Rate.
Plug tray recommended size(s): Deep open flats.
Germination: The sowing must be kept warm (about +18 to 22°C) and moist for the first 2-4 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature (between -4 and +4°C) for another 4-6 weeks. It is not so important if the temperature is higher or lower during the cooling period, but the cooling period has to be prolonged because the synthesis of the germination inducer, hormonlike acid, slows down or comes to a standstill. It is beneficial to cover the sowing with snow during the cooling-period. The temperature below it usually keeps in the optimum range of -4 to 0°C. The sowing is kept moist, and the melting snow helps to destroy the shell, which is advantageous for the germinating seedling. After this cooling-period the sowing may not be immediately exposed to high temperatures. The most effective temperatures are between +5 to 12°C, even if germination has started. The best location for this sowing, even in March, April and May, is the open field, the cold frame or a cold greenhouse.
Scheduling.
Best Sowing Dates: November - March.
Sowing to Germination: 8 - 10 weeks.
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks.
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 8 weeks.
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary.
Growing On: Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm; 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm.
Vernalization: There is no current research on vernalization but a prudent recommendation for any perennial would be 6-12 weeks (a few might need 15 weeks!) at an average daily temperature of 5°C. Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm).
 

 

Engl.: vanilla leaf, deer foot, sweet after death. Bot. syn.: Leontice triphylla.