Enhance your garden with the vibrant Purple Perilla Leaf Flower, an heirloom plant celebrated for its striking purple foliage and extended blooming season. Ideal for borders, containers, and mixed garden beds, this versatile plant adds color, texture, and a unique appeal. Its hardy nature and low-maintenance growth make it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial flowering plant
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Height/Spread: 18 – 24 inches tall, bushy growth habit
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Flower/Foliage Color: Deep purple foliage with delicate blooms
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Long bloom season, pollinator-friendly, hardy, low-maintenance
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently but do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 12 – 18 inches apart to accommodate mature growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 10 – 21 days under optimal light and temperature conditions.
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Care: Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, provide adequate sunlight, and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.
