Perilla 'Magilla'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'

planting zones

10a-11

Perilla 'Magilla' plant details

Perilla 'Magilla' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with black, green, red, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Perilla 'Magilla'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black, green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, mounding

GROWING CONDITIONS for Perilla 'Magilla'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large deeply marked foliage is centered with neon pink and is broadly edged in deep burgandy when grown in full sun. This vigorous and extremely easy Coleus cousin can certainly make a statement in any garden! When grown in shaded conditions the central markings are mainly yellow with a broad green to pink border. Item# 9156.

By: Almost Eden

Hate the name--love the plant. (We actually avoided trying this plant because of the name--please, whoever thinks of these names--consider that the name can sell the plant!) Anyway, this coleus relative has attracted much interest because it has devilishly dark accents of black-red edged with magenta, green and cream. Combines beautifully with fuchsia-pink Pentas and Talinum 'Kingswood Gold'. 2-3', but can be pinched back.