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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

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Uses

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