Perilla Frutescens

Botanical Name:

Perilla frutescens

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How to Grow
Sunlight
Partial Shade - Full Sun
~
3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun
Characteristics

Plant Type

Annual, Edible, Herb, Annual herb, green or purple, 0.3–1.5 m tall

Lifespan

Annual

Flower

Two-lipped, nettle-like white flowers in spike-like inflorescences up to 4" tall

Taxonomy

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Genus

Perilla