Sweetleaf (Stevia)
Stevia rebaudiana
SKU
06399
Intriguing herb often grown as a houseplant, with deep green foliage and small white flowers. Ideal for kitchen garden, raised beds or containers. A much used substitute for sugar - said to be 30 times sweeter - the leaves are often dried and ground but can also be plucked and used fresh. Tender perennial; in mild climates often becomes more fully branched in its second season.
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Full sun
Water regularly, when the top 2 to 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Fast grower to 18 to 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | White flowers in summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Edible, Gift Plant, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when the top 2 to 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Oregano (Origanum); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Apply an organic mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Follow a regular watering schedule to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with an organic, slow release fertilizer periodically through growing season. Harvest leaves in fall.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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