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Sweet Leaf

Stevia Rebaudiana

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Overview

Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as Sweet Leaf or Sugar Plant, is a perennial herb prized for its intensely sweet leaves. When cultivated, it typically reaches 1 to 2 feet in height and width. This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11, prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soil. Small white flowers bloom in summer. It’s an ideal natural sweetener addition for kitchen gardens and borders.

Sun FullWater HighZones 10–11Type Herb
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — though the main attraction remains its sweet-tasting foliage; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness, image 74

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb
Family
Asteraceae

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Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — It's crucial to harvest these leaves before the plant flowers for optimal sweetness; though the main attraction, image 75
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — At the end of the growing season; though the main attraction remains its sweet-tasting foliage, image 79
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Though drought-tolerant once established; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm, image 70
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11; consider potting the Stevia or protecting it with mulch, image 88
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Small white flowers bloom in summer; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm, image 62
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Stevia benefits from regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil; though the main attraction remains its, image 71
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — white blossoms in late summer to fall; consider potting the Stevia or protecting it with mulch to overwinter it, image 72
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — As an integral component of an edible landscape
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — For a fully embracing garden experience; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm, image 82
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — though the main attraction remains its sweet-tasting foliage
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — is a highly valued perennial herb well-known for its intensely sweet leaves; this low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — in regions with colder climates; consider potting the Stevia or protecting it with mulch to overwinter it, image 80
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Small white flowers bloom in summer; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm, image 90
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — is a highly valued perennial herb well-known for its intensely sweet leaves
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — It requests well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, generally between 6.7 and 7.2; this low-maintenance plant
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Pinching back the tips can promote a bushier growth habit; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — When cultivated, it typically reaches 1 to 2 feet in height and width; though the main attraction remains its sweet-tasting
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — is a perennial herb prized for its intensely sweet leaves; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and, image 58
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — It's crucial to harvest these leaves before the plant flowers for optimal sweetness; though the main attraction remains its
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — As an integral component of an edible landscape; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — commonly known as Sweet Leaf or Sugar Plant; this low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 57
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — white blossoms in late summer to fall; consider potting the Stevia or protecting it with mulch to overwinter it successfully
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — It typically reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet and a similar spread
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