Purple & Green Shiso Seeds - Herbal Plant

Purple and Green Shiso is an aromatic herb that produces distinctive foliage in both green and purple tones on upright, branching plants. It grows well in warm climates and adapts to a range of growing conditions, performing best in well-drained soil with consistent moisture and partial to full sunlight. This plant is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container cultivation, and develops a bushy structure with regular maintenance. The mixed leaf types provide variation in plant appearance within the same planting.

Features

• Produces both purple and green foliage on the same planting
• Upright and branching herbaceous growth habit
• Suitable for warm and moderately shaded to sunny conditions
• Adaptable to containers and garden beds
• Provides visual variation with mixed leaf colors

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Perilla frutescens
• Common Name (US): Shiso
• Seed Type / Variety: Mixed Leaf Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 20 to 25 degrees Celsius in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 100 cm height, spread 30 to 60 cm
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm between plants