An uncommon herb from South America. A half hardy perennial herb growing to 30 cm tall by 60 cms wide. This herb has amazingly sweet leaves which are many times sweeter than sugar. Can be used to sweeten teas, cakes and anything else that calls for sugar. Wonderful for diabetics. although, studies have indicated that this plant should not be consumed in large quantities due to the leaves containing a large amount of camphor which can be toxic if too much is consumed. This plant has a history of being used by the Aztecs for treating coughs, asthma, colic, and bronchitis. Makes a nice low creeping ground cover. has pretty white flowers in summer.

culture:
– Can be grown as an annual or a perennial and taken in for the winter to a frost free environment.
– Needs a moist, but well draining soil. it does not like wet roots
full sun to partial shade


propagation:
– sow seeds in early spring in the greenhouse. needs bottom heat to germinate properly.
– Usually germinates in 1-3 months