perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 10a – Zone 11b
Stevia is a tropical perennial shrub cultivated for its intensely sweet leaves, which contain steviol glycosides used as a natural zero-calorie sweetener. It thrives in warm climates and requires consistent moisture and good drainage for optimal growth.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 10aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Native Range
Paraguay and Brazil
Function & Care
medicinaledible
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Stevia rebaudiana 'Reb A' is the most commonly cultivated variety, selected for high rebaudioside A content and superior sweetness. Other cultivars like 'Stevia Morita' are also grown commercially for their improved leaf quality and yield.
