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Perilla frutescens (Beefsteak Plant, Green Shiso)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 32634

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Perilla Species: Perilla frutescens

Common Names add Beefsteakplant edit | delete Green Shiso edit | delete Beefsteak Plant edit | delete Purple mint edit | delete Beefsteak Mint edit | delete beefsteak edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Herb Spice   Zones / Hardiness edit 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit August   Flowering End edit September   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark Purple   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink Violet Lavender   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Perilla arguta
Perilla ocymoides



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