Shiso ‘Purple Frills’
Perilla frutescens
Description
Also known in the trade as ‘Purple’
With striking, deep chocolaty-maroon foliage, this plant provides exceptional textural interest to arrangements. Leaves are crimped and curled with serrated edges. Flowers are nondescript, and this variety is a superb, scented dark foliage choice from midsummer through autumn.
Details
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 85 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Seed requires light to germinate, so cover lightly. Speed up germination by popping seeds in the refrigerator or freezer for 2 to 3 weeks before sowing.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
Also known in the trade as ‘Purple’
With striking, deep chocolaty-maroon foliage, this plant provides exceptional textural interest to arrangements. Leaves are crimped and curled with serrated edges. Flowers are nondescript, and this variety is a superb, scented dark foliage choice from midsummer through autumn.
Details
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 85 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Seed requires light to germinate, so cover lightly. Speed up germination by popping seeds in the refrigerator or freezer for 2 to 3 weeks before sowing.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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