Description
Also known as Japanese Perilla or Shiso, this common culinary herb features attractive reddish purple leaves and a flavor that has been likened to a blend of coriander, cinnamon and citrus. Sometimes called Red Mint, the culinary uses of this powerhouse herb are almost endless--from salads, to sushi to pickling!
| Seed Pack Size | 100 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Perilla frutescens |
| Species |
var. crispa |
| Product Classification | Herbs, Perennials, Seeds |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Bloom Season Start | Mid Summer |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green, Purple |
| Habit | Spreading |
| Days To Maturity | 73.00 |
| Harvest Season | Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Mid Fall, Mid Summer |
| Resistance | Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Fragrance, Herbs, Pest Fighter, Pruning Recommended |
| Uses | Container Garden, Culinary, Ground Cover |
Perilla (Shiso) Seeds
$3.50