I grew some from seed one time. Can't help you about where to get it, but would like to mention that it has overwintered for me for the last 2 winters. It is easy to grow from seed... must be if I was able to do it.

I found some at Northhaven. It comes back and isn't invasive--what herb does that? It takes full sun at my house and does wonderfully.

I know I've seen it recently. The most unusual nursery I've been was Lantana up near Lewisville. You might call them and see if that was it.

BTW have you ever tried it? I was given a sample in tea to taste and hated it just the memory makes me want to go brush my teeth.

cynthia

LOL Cynthia, you sure sold me in not getting this herb.
Might be good just for having something of interest but not for using.

I found this onliner supplier

Here is a link that might be useful: stevia supplier

Since you are in Allen, check at Puckett's Nursery on East Main St. next to the Braum's. They did have it last spring, so are probably selling it again. Another place to check is in Frisco at Shades of Green located on Coit. Rd., a couple miles north of Highway 121. But, check Puckett's first since I know they have sold it in the past. They always have a nice selection of herbs.

DH is diabetic and uses Stevia...he likes it. It's pricey at the health food store; need to think about growing it in the garden so he can use it in his tea. We use Splenda for cooking but Stevia is suppose to be better for you.

Peggy

You might also look into Lippia dulce, another sweet herb. Some people like the flavor of it better than Stevia. Lippia dulce is not winter hardy in the DFW area, but then, I didn't think Stevia was, either. Shows what I know. ;-)

Sally

Stevia is also an annual here if left outside, but could be container grown and brought inside during the winter.

Stevia has a licorice kind of flavor, as well as being sweet. I had it in mostly shade one year, but it didn't come back the next.

Denise, Have you tried to overwinter it? I'm colder than you and haven't lost one yet.

Peggy, HEB in Angelo carries Stevia. It's in the vitamin section. I bought a box of packets last year, but I don't remember how much it cost. I think it tastes alright, but I don't usually sweeten my drinks.

cweathersby - I did not buy any when I saw it. I was considering it, but the people at the nursery said that stevia won't come back. Maybe I should go there and give it a try. Is your stevia planted in a protected spot?

Since it is reported to have a licorice flavor, my dad might like it. He is diabetic, so might enjoy trying to grow some of this to dry and use in his foods.

No I don't think the spot is protected. If you want one you should try it. If it dies this winter then you can grow one in a pot and bring it inside next winter.

I will stop there sometime this weekend to see if they have any this year. Last time I was at Puckett's, I was there to specifically buy one plant and would you believe I only came home with two?! ;-)