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Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana, Asteraceae

Zones
9a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Vietnamese CorianderPersicaria odorata
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Pineapple SageSalvia elegans
Pollinator Sharing
CosmosCosmos bipinnatus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
CardamomElettaria cardamomum
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

ChiaSalvia hispanica

Stevia produces compounds that may inhibit germination of some seeds including other small-seeded crops like chia

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Stevia grow in?

Stevia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Stevia?

Good companions for Stevia include Vietnamese Coriander, Pineapple Sage, Cosmos, Cardamom.

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