Stevia rebaudiana

Stevia rebaudiana

Sweetleaf. Likes a sunny place but can not tolerate drought. Blooms in autum with white flowers. Needs in winter an extra shelter. The leaves can be used in coffee or tea as a sugar substitute.

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Stevia rebaudiana

Stevia rebaudiana

Sweetleaf. Likes a sunny place but can not tolerate drought. Blooms in autum with white flowers. Needs in winter an extra shelter. The leaves can be used in coffee or tea as a sugar substitute.

Stevia rebaudiana in the garden

  • use: kitchen

botanical information about Stevia rebaudiana

  • Botanical name: Stevia rebaudiana
  • Genus: Stevia
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Other names: Stevia rebaudiana - Stevia rebaudiana - Stevia rebaudiana - Stevia rebaudiana
  • origin: America, South

Features Stevia rebaudiana

height: 40-60 cm
flowering: October - November
color: white
leaf color: green
scent: scented
habit: ascending
growth: medium
level: moderate
light: full sun, sunny
moisture: moist
soil texture: normal
pH: acid
winter zone: 9 [-5°C]