Stevia rebaudiana - A naturally sweet herb commonly used as a sugar alternative. Useful for teas, homemade sweeteners, and dried leaf powders. Prefers full sun, a warm location, and well-drained soil. Thrives alongside other warm-season herbs in the garden. Its naturally sweet leaves are ideal for flavoring teas and desserts. Stevia originates in South America, where it has been used for centuries by the Guarani people for sweetening and traditional remedies.
Key Uses: Teas, home sweeteners, dried leaf powders.
Growing conditions: Full sun, warm site, well drained soil.
Companion notes: Grows well with other warm season herbs.
Stevia rebaudiana - A naturally sweet herb commonly used as a sugar alternative. Useful for teas, homemade sweeteners, and dried leaf powders. Prefers full sun, a warm location, and well-drained soil. Thrives alongside other warm-season herbs in the garden. Its naturally sweet leaves are ideal for flavoring teas and desserts. Stevia originates in South America, where it has been used for centuries by the Guarani people for sweetening and traditional remedies.
Key Uses: Teas, home sweeteners, dried leaf powders.
Growing conditions: Full sun, warm site, well drained soil.
Companion notes: Grows well with other warm season herbs.