Stevia Sweetleaf is a great addition to your herb garden, thriving as a perennial in USDA Zones 9 - 10 or indoors.
This perennial plant, reaching 24 inches in height, is commonly used as a natural sugar substitute.
Utilize the leaves directly in hot drinks or brew them into tea. 3 tablespoons of fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon of powder equals 1 cup of sugar. The stevia herb can sweeten any beverage without adding calories, carbohydrates, or causing tooth decay, making it safe for diabetics.
Stevia can grow in most soils from herb seed, with a preference for sandy loam or loam high in organic matter.
Plant 10 seeds to ensure a lush plant in your herb garden.