Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Sassafras
In Hindi
Stevia
Sassafras
In German
Stevia
Sassafras
In French
Stevia
Sassafras
In Spanish
Stevia
Sasafrás
In Portuguese
Stevia
sassafrás
In Polish
Stewia
Sassafras
In Latin
Stevia
Sassafras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Cinnamomeae
Season and Care of Stevia and Sassafras
Season and care of Stevia and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Sassafras Physical Information
Stevia and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Sassafras are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Sassafras
Care of Stevia and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.