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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 10–11
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — commonly known as Sweet Leaf or Sugar Plant

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Stevia's virtues of visual appeal; though the main attraction remains its sweet-tasting foliage, image 83
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — herb for full; consider potting the Stevia or protecting it with mulch to overwinter it successfully, image 84
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — commonly known as Sweet Leaf or Sugar Plant; this low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 85
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — is a perennial herb prized for its intensely sweet leaves; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and, image 86
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — When cultivated, it typically reaches 1 to 2 feet in height and width; though the main attraction remains its, image 87
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) — As an integral component of an edible landscape; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm, image 94
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm; though the main attraction remains its, image 95
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — It‚Äôs an ideal natural sweetener addition for kitchen gardens and borders; though the main attraction remains its, image 63
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — often referred to as Sweet Leaf or simply Stevia; consider potting the Stevia or protecting it with mulch to, image 64
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — is a highly valued perennial herb well-known for its intensely sweet leaves; this low-maintenance plant thrives in, image 65
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — As an integral component of an edible landscape; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm, image 66
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm; though the main attraction remains its, image 67
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — It typically reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet and a similar spread; consider potting the Stevia or protecting it, image 68
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — It requests well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, generally between 6.7 and 7.2; this, image 69
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — Though drought-tolerant once established; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness and visual charm, image 70
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) — adding a subtle ornamental value; this low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 73
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — though the main attraction remains its sweet-tasting foliage; stevia rebaudiana offers both practical sweetness, image 74
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) — making it a favorable option for health-conscious gardeners.<br><br>In terms of maintenance; consider potting the, image 76
Sweet Leaf (Stevia Rebaudiana) — the Stevia plant requires minimal care; this low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 77

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