Sweeten Food the Natural Way with Safe, Super-Sweet Stevia!
Sugar Plant
A good houseplant in a sunny window.
20 to 30 times sweeter than sugar cane, yet non-caloric!
A wholesome alternative to processed sugar and chemically-derived artificial sweeteners, Stevia is becoming more and more popular among health-conscious individuals. It's 20 to 30 times sweeter than sugar cane, yet is non-caloric and doesn't promote tooth decay!Stevia is easy to use, too. Just drop a leaf into hot or cold drinks, or use it like a bay leaf to sweeten meat and vegetables dishes while they cook -- it's heat-stable! Grind the dried leaves and sprinkle them into cereals and other cold dishes as you would sugar. You can even extract the oil!
The plant is a tender perennial for sowing indoors in a brightly-lit spot. It needs well-drained soil and very little else to grow vigorously, sporting small white flowers in summer. Plant reaches 1 foot tall and about 1 1/2 feet wide. Enjoy! Pkt is 50 seeds.
| Genus | Stevia |
| Species | rebaudiana |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Plant Height | 16 in |
| Plant Width | 12 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Edible, Flower, Herbs |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Harvest Season | Late Summer, Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Ornamental |
