Add bold color and unforgettable flavor to your garden and kitchen with Purple Shiso (Perilla).
This stunning heirloom herb features deep burgundy-red leaves with a unique, slightly spicy flavor that blends notes of basil, mint, and anise. Popular in Japanese and Korean cuisine, purple shiso is used for sushi, pickling, kimchi, garnishes, salads, and herbal teas.
Beyond the kitchen, its dramatic foliage makes it a beautiful addition to herb gardens, containers, and ornamental beds.
Grow your own vibrant culinary staple at home 🌿
🌱 Plant Details
100 seeds
• Botanical Name: Perilla frutescens
• Common Names: Purple Shiso, Red Perilla
• Plant Type: Annual herb
• Leaf Color: Deep purple / burgundy
• Flavor Profile: Aromatic, slightly minty, subtly spicy
• Mature Height: 18–30 inches
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Days to Harvest: 60–75 days
🌿 Growing Info
• Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early
• Press seeds lightly into soil (needs light to germinate)
• Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days)
• Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
• Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth
• Excellent for containers and small-space gardens
Pro tip: Harvest young leaves for the most tender texture and vibrant color.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
✔ Stunning deep purple foliage
✔ Essential for sushi, kimchi, and Asian dishes
✔ Unique flavor not found in grocery stores
✔ Easy to grow for beginners
✔ Thrives in containers and garden beds
✔ Attracts pollinators
✔ Beautiful edible ornamental
Perfect for:
• Kitchen gardens
• Asian herb collections
• Container patios
• Farm-to-table cooks
• Gardeners who love unique plants
🌿 Happy growing!
