Stevia plummer's candyleaf
Stevia rebaudiana
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Stevia plummer's candyleaf (Stevia rebaudiana) is an herb for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is grown as a natural sugar substitute. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Thai basil, Dill, and Scallion green onion.
Native range
Brazil to Paraguay.