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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia
Flower Color
Description
Stevia rebaudiana is a tender, bushy perennial often grown as an annual crop with dark green, elliptic to lance-shaped leaves that may be harvested for use as a natural sweetener and loose clusters of tubular white flowers
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 9-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Patio and container plantsSub-tropicalCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS1472L | €5.78 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.