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Perilla frutescens

Genus: Perilla - Species: frutescens - Family: Lamiaceae

Phonetic Spelling: per-IL-lah froo-TESS-enz

Common Names:

Beefsteak Plant
Perilla
Shiso

Tags

full sun tolerant

drought tolerant

colorful leaves

heat tolerant

showy leaves

purple leaves

edible leaves

annual

fragrant leaves

fragrant stems

high maintenance

weed

disturbed areas

self-seeding

red leaves

aggressive

moist soil

well-drained soil

rich soils

wind dispersed seeds

hairy stems

Quick Facts

Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
Width: 0 ft. 3 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
USDA Zones:
- 10a
- 10b
- 11a
- 11b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Himalayas to Southeast Asia
Life Cycle:
- Annual
Plant Types:
- Annual
- Edible
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Weed
- Herb
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

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