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Perilla 'Magilla Vanilla'

Perilla

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Perilla (per-IL-uh)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Light Blue

Fruit Colors

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Annuals

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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coriaceous

ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2014 | negative

I used to be partial to the purple-leaf strain, but after growing it once in pots I found it turned into a persistent annual weed. After ...Read More

Wrightgardens

Plantersville, AL (Zone 8a) | February 2009 | positive

The breeder has dropped the plant from production as of May 2008. Future is unknown?

Allison_FL

Dunedin, FL (Zone 10b) | January 2007 | positive

Reading up on this plant I will have to say it is more Tropicals/Tender Perennials
At least in the warmer zones . Zones 8 and u...Read More

skaz421

Wesley Chapel, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2007 | positive

I've been growing Vanillas for a couple of years. They seem to do better in sunshine. They are extremely easy to propagate - put a broken...Read More

carrielamont

Milton, MA (Zone 6a) | August 2006 | positive

This is my first year growing foliage plants! I love Vanilla although I see now that there are other Perillas also. It sits in semi-sha...Read More

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