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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Paraguay and Brazil
Hardiness: Grown as an annual, although perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Late summer to fall
Plant Dimensions: 18"–30" tall, 18" wide
Variety Info: An upright leafy plant with brittle stems and elliptical, toothed leaves. Plants produce small, white, tubular flowers in late summer to fall.
Attributes: Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: Not recommended.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. Optimal soil temperature is 70°–75°F.
Days to Emerge: 7–21 days
Seed Depth: ⅛" or barely cover
Seed Spacing: 18"
Row Spacing: 20"–24"
Thinning: Not required
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Best flavor (highest stevioside content) is right before the plant flowers. Harvest in the morning after dew has dried. The entire plant can be cut or pick individual leaves or branches at any growth stage. To allow growth to continue, never remove more than ⅓ of the plant at a time. In very mild climates, plant may re-grow after cutting back to 4"–6" above the base.
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Herbs DIY Indoor Garden- TishVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/2/26Excellent customer service.
I ordered previously and only received half the amount of seeds that were supposed to be in the package. After reaching out, they were very quick to respond and replace/credit my order. Very happy with the customer service!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/2/26Hey Tish,
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- TishRated 1 out of 5 stars1/31/26Did not receive what was advertised
The package indicated 12 seeds in the pack, however mine only had 5 seeds in it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/31/26Hey Tish,
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- Jessica P.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/14/255 Stars
I was scared to be honest at the reviews but I am glad I gave it a go. I will update after it gets through it's seedling period. I have so far, a 90% germination rate. I have just 1 cell that hasn't popped up yet and I know how they can be late, so I'm still on watch. These surprised me as the packet and reviews said it takes a long time but mine were all up within a week! I have had nothing but success with botanical interest seeds. I used to drive all around to find everything I wanted but now with the website, I'm definitely in trouble 🤣.
- AthenaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/2/255 Stars
I havet used them yet but will soon.