Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Green leaves
- Leaves are used fresh or dried as a sugar substitute
Edible
Full Sun
Moist, Well-Drained
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun. Requires good drainage. Too much water will cause plant to rot,
Height: 20-24 in
Spacing: 15-18 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Stevia
Common Name: Stevia
Known for its highly sweet leaves used as a sugar substitute. Has slender, branched stems, opposite, oval-shaped, serrated leaves with a prominent midrib, and small, white, tubular flowers in late summer, often pinched off to boost leaf sweetness. The leaves contain sweet steviol glycosides, making them 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, with a mild licorice aftertaste