SKU: 1189 Stevia Plants, in 4 inch Pots– Heat and Cold sensitive. Be mindful of your temps when ordering.

Key Features:

• Color: Bright green leaves with small white flowers in summer

• Fragrance: Faint herbal scent; sweet flavor when leaves are crushed

• Wildlife Resistance: Generally deer and rabbit resistant

• Pest Resistance: Low pest issues; watch for occasional aphids or whiteflies

• Planting Zones: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; grown as an annual in cooler zones

• Sun Preferences: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

• Size at Maturity: Grows 18–30 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide

• Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):

  • Select a sunny location with loamy, well-drained soil

  • Dig a hole just slightly larger than the root ball

  • Plant at soil level, backfill, and water thoroughly

  • Water regularly but avoid soggy conditions

  • Pinch back stems to encourage bushier growth

  • Harvest leaves once the plant is well-established, ideally before flowering for best sweetness

Stevia is a deliciously useful herb for home gardeners seeking natural, plant-based sweetness—perfect for teas, desserts, and sugar-free cooking.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted. 

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below). 

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September

Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October