Asia Ip shiso
Perilla frutescens 'Asia Ip'
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, green
Garden uses
Notes
'Asia Ip' shiso (Perilla frutescens 'Asia Ip') is an herb for the food garden. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. It is a flat-leaf green type with a fragrant scent. It grows rapidly and spreads, so give it room.
Pairs well with Red Rubin basil, Sweet Million tomato, and Moroccan mint.