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Sweet Leaf - Stevia rebaudiana

Exposure

Part Sun to Sun

Flower Season

Summer

Mature Size

Height: 12" - 2'

Spread: 20" - 2'

Height: 30cm - 61cm

Spread: 51cm - 61cm

12 - 24 Inches
10 - 14 Inches
20 - 24 Inches
30cm - 61cm
25cm - 36cm
51cm - 61cm

Features

Stevia plant leaves can be dried and used as a natural sugar substitute. Fresh leaves are excellent in fruit salads and teas or baked into bread, and are much sweeter than sugar.

Fragrant Foliage

Fall Interest

Deadheading Not Necessary

Characteristics

Days to Fruit:
60

Plant Type:
Annual

Height Category:
Medium

Garden Height:
12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cm

Spacing:
10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cm

Spread:
20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cm

Flower Colors:
White

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
green

Habit:
Upright

Container Role:
Filler

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:
Moderate

Hardiness Zones:
8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Water Category:
Average

Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Edible Herb

Uses:
Good for Preserving

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