Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
French Sorrel
Stevia
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Stevia
In French
French Sorrel
Stevia
In Spanish
French Sorrel
Stevia
In Greek
French Sorrel
Stevia
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
Stevia
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
Stewia
In Latin
French Sorrel
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Polygonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Stevia
Season and care of French Sorrel and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Stevia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
French Sorrel and Stevia Physical Information
French Sorrel and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Stevia are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of French Sorrel and Stevia
Care of French Sorrel and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.