2011
Stevia rebaudiana
"Sweet Herb"
Flowering period: July - October

Height 50 - 75 cm
Spread: < 25 cm
Habit: Upright
Flower type: Simple
Size: 1 - 3 cm
Leaf Color Light Green
Placement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Average
Fertilizer need: Average
Typical use Pot, bedding, patio
Plant type: Perennial


Class New Entry 2011

The Stevia rebaudiana Sweet Herb has extremely sweet leaves (approximately 100 times more sweet than sugar) with low nutritional values and natural dietary supplements. It therefore is an excellent substitute for sugar and it has no calories!

Genus  STEVIA  
Species  rebaudiana
Variety  Sweet Herb
Family  Asteraceae
Height  60cm / 23.4"
Flowering time  From August to October
Seedcount  2800 seeds per gram 
Common English name  -
Basic Plant Type  Half Hardy Perennial

Sahin item number  ST-2100 
Description  DT extremely sweet leaves, natural dietary supplement, with low nutritional value

Additional information  Introduced by K. SAHIN, Zaden B.V.
CutFlower / Cut Foliage / Cut Berries 
 Economic plant, i.e. cereal, dye, fibre, oil 
 Flowering pot plant / Tub plant / Patio plant 
 Full sun 
 Medicinal and kitchen herb 
 Perennial