Shiso Seeds - Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Shiso is an annual herbaceous plant valued for its attractive foliage and versatile garden use. It grows with an upright habit and is suitable for herb gardens, borders, containers, raised beds, and mixed plantings. Shiso adapts well to a variety of growing conditions and performs best in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. Suitable for warm-season cultivation, it provides dense foliage and ornamental interest throughout the growing season.

Features

• Annual herb with attractive foliage
• Suitable for herb gardens, containers, and borders
• Adaptable to a range of growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for ornamental and edible garden plantings
• Produces dense foliage throughout the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Perilla frutescens
• Common Name (US): Shiso
• Seed Type / Variety: Herb Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 7–21 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 18–36 in tall, 12–24 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 in apart