Shiso, Beefsteak Plant, Ji Soo, Perilla, Purple Perilla, Shiso, Wild Basil, Wild Red Basil 'Bicolor Shiso'

Perillafrutescens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Perilla (per-IL-uh)
Species
frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
Synonym
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Stratford, Connecticut

Savannah, Georgia

Stewartstown, Pennsylvania

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