Perilla frutescens 'Purpurascens'
PURPLE CURLY PERILLA, PURPLE LEAF BEEFSTEAK PLANT
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; purple
 
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Perilla frutescens 'Purpurascens'
PURPLE CURLY PERILLA, PURPLE LEAF BEEFSTEAK PLANT
Lamiaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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