Stevia Sweetie Star (Stevia rebaudiana)
Sweetie Star Stevia is a compact, fast-growing herb valued for its naturally sweet leaves, which can be up to 30 times sweeter than sugar with almost no calories. Perfect for home gardeners, it’s ideal for container growing, small spaces, and culinary use.
This improved variety produces thinner, consistently sweeter leaves, making it an excellent choice for drying and grinding into a natural sweetener.
Key Features
• Naturally sweet leaves – up to 30× sweeter than sugar
• Low-calorie herbal sweetener
• Compact, branching plant – great for containers
• Fragrant foliage with small white flowers
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Easy to grow and maintain
Plant Details
• Life Cycle: Perennial (warm climates)
• Height: ~30 cm (12 inches)
• Habit: Compact, upright, branching
• Color: Green foliage, white flowers
• Bloom Season: Summer to Late Fall
Growing Info
• Planting Season: Warm season
• Sowing Method: Start indoors
• Light: Partial shade to full sun (best with some protection from harsh midday sun)
• Planting Depth: 1/16 inch
• Spacing: 30 cm
• Hardiness Zones: 9–12
Uses
• Natural sugar substitute (fresh or dried leaves)
• Container gardening & small spaces
• Fragrant herb gardens
A great choice for growers looking for a healthy, natural sweetener plant that’s both decorative and practical. 🌿
Stevia Sweetie Star (Stevia rebaudiana)
Sweetie Star Stevia is a compact, fast-growing herb valued for its naturally sweet leaves, which can be up to 30 times sweeter than sugar with almost no calories. Perfect for home gardeners, it’s ideal for container growing, small spaces, and culinary use.
This improved variety produces thinner, consistently sweeter leaves, making it an excellent choice for drying and grinding into a natural sweetener.
Key Features
• Naturally sweet leaves – up to 30× sweeter than sugar
• Low-calorie herbal sweetener
• Compact, branching plant – great for containers
• Fragrant foliage with small white flowers
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Easy to grow and maintain
Plant Details
• Life Cycle: Perennial (warm climates)
• Height: ~30 cm (12 inches)
• Habit: Compact, upright, branching
• Color: Green foliage, white flowers
• Bloom Season: Summer to Late Fall
Growing Info
• Planting Season: Warm season
• Sowing Method: Start indoors
• Light: Partial shade to full sun (best with some protection from harsh midday sun)
• Planting Depth: 1/16 inch
• Spacing: 30 cm
• Hardiness Zones: 9–12
Uses
• Natural sugar substitute (fresh or dried leaves)
• Container gardening & small spaces
• Fragrant herb gardens
A great choice for growers looking for a healthy, natural sweetener plant that’s both decorative and practical. 🌿
