Enhance your home garden with Mixed Perilla Seeds, a versatile blend of green and red-leaved varieties prized for both culinary and ornamental use. Known for their vibrant foliage and distinctive aroma, these non-GMO seeds produce beautiful plants that are as functional as they are decorative.

Perilla, often called Shiso or Beefsteak Plant, is popular in Asian-inspired gardens and kitchens for its edible leaves used in salads, wraps, teas, and garnishes. The plants attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making them an eco-friendly addition to your garden landscape.

Features

• Mixed blend of red and green Perilla varieties

• Suitable for culinary, ornamental, and pollinator gardens

• Produces aromatic, textured leaves with rich color contrast

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality seeds

• Easy to grow in containers or garden beds

• Attracts beneficial insects like bees and butterflies

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Perilla frutescens

• Common Name: Perilla, Shiso, Beefsteak Plant

• Type: Annual herb

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Zones: USDA Hardiness Zones 4–11

• Season: Best sown in spring after the last frost

• Height: 1.5–3 feet

• Spread: 1–2 feet

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch below surface

• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C) for best results

• Fertilizer: Balanced organic fertilizer every 3–4 weeks

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Heirloom: Yes

• Lifespan: Annual

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall

• Color Varieties: Mixed Green and Red Perilla leaves

Planting Guide

1. Prepare moist, well-drained soil in a sunny area.

2. Sow the Perilla seeds ¼ inch deep and lightly cover with soil.

3. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination (7–14 days).

4. Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart after sprouting.

5. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth.

6. For culinary use, pick young leaves for the best flavor.