Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia rebaudiana
- Perennial
- 40-60 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Culinary use
- For a sunny position
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.
Garden use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | October - November |
| Flower colour | White |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -5°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moist |
| Soil | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Stevia rebaudiana |
|---|---|
| Genus | Stevia |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Common names |
NL: Stevia rebaudiana EN: Stevia rebaudiana FR: Stevia rebaudiana DE: Stevia rebaudiana |
| Origin | America, South |
