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Perilla frutescens beefsteakplant; shiso; shrubby perilla Species Record #: gw1029522 [See Page for Genus Perilla]     [List All Plants in this Genus]		Botanical Information: Genus: Perilla Family: Labiatae Author: (L.) Britt. Synonyms: Perilla arguta; Perilla ocymoides What do these terms mean?
by mulberry       more images... Remarks: I am growing this as a pot plant in zone 5. It has beautiful foliage with a dark purple leaf underneath. It does look similar to a Coleus plant and I keep it in full sun and give it a steady supply of water.     by mulberry    more remarks... Ratings overall 8.8 how easy   9.2 flower 6.0 foliage 9.8 propagate 10.0 fragrance 9.0
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