An amazing artificial sweetener. It has most of the properties of sugar but has zero calories and is not metabolised by the body. Can be eaten fresh or dried as a sugar substitute. Prefers a sunny well drained site where it will grow quickly and easily. Stevia is especially well-suited to sweetening drinks, fruits, salad dressings, yogurt and most creamy desserts. Height 60cm (2')
Approx Height (10 yrs.)30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Edible Leaves, Seed or BerriesEdible Leaves
Plant TypeHerbs