Stevia is a fascinating herb that's become quite popular as a natural sweetener alternative to sugar. The leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season, with the sweetest flavor just before flowering. Stevia makes an interesting addition to herb gardens and can be grown successfully in containers, which is especially useful in colder climates where it can be brought indoors for winter.
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Type: |
Annual, Herb |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Potential issues include mildew, leaf spot, and wilt. Watch for slugs and aphids.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Marigolds, Lavender, Strawberry
IMAGE: Ethel Aardvark, Stevia rebaudiana flowers, CC BY 3.0, (2) Derzsi Elekes Andor, Jázminpakóca, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Bohemian Baltimore, Medicinal Plants - US Botanic Gardens 23, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
