Mexican Pepperleaf (Hoja Santa Root Beer Leaf Plant) - Piper auritum Dwarf Soil: Moist but well-drained

Soil: Moist but well-drained

Great for landscapes and container growing

• Average mature height: 12-20 feet

Harvest cardamom from the dried fruit of the plant to give your cakes and curries a delightful flavor

Mexican Pepperleaf (Hoja Santa Root Beer Leaf Plant) - Piper auritum Dwarf Soil: Moist but well-drainedMexican Pepperleaf is from the pepper family and has leaves that smell and taste like a creamy glass of root beer. Whether you know Mexican Pepperleaf as Root Beer Leaf Plant, hoja santa, yerba santa, anisillo, Vera Cruz pepper or sacred pepper, its native name, "Hoja Santa," means holy leaf. These holy leaves are commonly used in Central and South American cuisine for a peppery root beer flavor with hints of sassafras, licorice, anise, and tarragon.