|
| Plant Expert: |
Allan Armitage
|
|
| Perilla frutescens |
|
|
|
Origin:
|
| |
Himalaya, East Asia
|
| |
Partial/Full sun.
Moderate to wet conditions.
Armitage says: "Place in full sun, but plants tolerate partial shade, particularly in the South. They prefer well-drained soils but moisture is not a problem."
|
|
Growth:
|
| |
Range: Grows to 2'.
Armitage says: "These fast growing annuals have become favorites in gardens where reseeding plants are welcome and formality is a no-no."
|
|
Flowers:
|
| |
Color(s): White
Season(s):
Summer
Armitage says: "The small, white 2-lipped flowers are held in about 4" long inflorescences with prominent floral leaves which subtend one or two flowers. Inside the flowers are 4 stamens, in two pairs."
|
|
Foliage:
|
| |
Armitage says: "The opposite broadly ovate leaves are 2-4" long and 1-2" wide, pointed at the tip and serrated on the margins.The aromatic green leaves, often speckled with purple, are held on 1-1” petioles."
|
|
|
|
|
Other Perilla frutescens References & Articles:
|
|
|
close tag
|
|
|
Share on Facebook
Questions? Talk about this plant in our Message Board