close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Purple Shiso

Perilla frutescens var. frutescens
Lamiaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Used extensively in Japanese cooking. Large purple leaves, grow as an ornamental in vegetable garden or flower border.

Source of plant

Nichols Garden Nursery, Fedco Seeds

USDA Hardiness Zone

8

Special characteristics

food