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Perilla

This striking plant features showy, richly hued foliage that provides excellent contrast of color, texture and form. Use in combination pots or in the garden. Particularly striking when mixed with silver foliages or yellow flowers. Very heat and cold tolerant. Vigorously reseeds. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Ageratum

Marigold

Snapdragon

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Perilla

  • Botanical name

    Perilla frutescens

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24-36" (61-91 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Daily

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Pinch back for fuller appearance

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Becky F.'s collection
  • Courtney Y.'s collection
  • Quiana L.'s collection