Stevia Plant
Stevia rebaudiana
Also known as 'sweetleaf', Stevia is member of the chrysanthemum family and native to Paraguay and Brazil, where its leaves have been used for centuries as a natural sweetener.
- Perennial but very tender and susceptible to cold.
- Prefers a rich soil and warm environment.
Do not plant out (without protection) until fear of frost has passed.
Supplied as a pot-grown plant grown in a 7 cm pot.
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Description
Also known as 'sweetleaf', this member of the chrysanthemum family is native to Paraguay and Brazil, where its leaves have been used for centuries as a natural sweetener. A tender perennial with oval, bright green leaves and an upright habit, Stevia will reach a height of 12 to 18 ins (30-45 cms) and grows well in containers.
- Perennial but very tender and susceptible to cold.
- Prefers a rich soil and warm environment.
- Needs frost protection in winter.
- Best grown in containers which can be moved indoors in winter.
- Produces white flowers if left untrimmed.
- Do not allow to flower if planning to use leaves as sweetening agent.
Culinary Uses
Leaves can be dried and ground to use as a natural sweetener.
Fresh leaves can be steeped in warm water for 12 hours to use as a sweetening agent.
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