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    Perilla frutescens

    Also Known As

    • Perilla frutescens 'Green Shiso'
    • Beefsteak Plant
    • Shiso

    Plant type

    perennial, herb, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Perilla frutescens plant details

    Perilla frutescens is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Perilla frutescens

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, fragrant foliage, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Perilla frutescens

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Mounding annual herb with decorative green foliage much like coleus..cinnamon scented leaves used to flavor fish, bean curd, pickles, and tempura..especially sushi...main ingredient in oriental cuisine

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Perilla frutescens plant

    How to Grow Perilla frutescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Perilla 'Magilla'

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Perilla 'Magilla' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Perilla frutescens var. purpurascens

    aka Perilla frutescens 'Atropurpurea', Perilla frutescens 'Purple Shiso', Beefsteak Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Perilla frutescens var. purpurascens foliage by Far Out Flora
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