Family: Lamiaceae
Scientific Name: Perilla frutescens Magilla
Common Name: Perilla Magilla, Perilla Magilla Beefsteak Plant, Perilla Red
Description | A large Coleus look a like plant with colorful leaves. |
Pronunciation | (per-IL-a)(froo-TE-senz) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
Sunlight | full to partial sun, color intensity's in more sun |
Moisture | average, drought tolerant once established |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | tolerates the heat |
Flowers | seldom flowers in the garden |
Leaves | leaves are green irregularly splashed with pink, deep plum, reds, magenta |
Dimensions | 24-30 inches tall by equal spread, mounded growth habit |
Maintenance | pinch to promote fullness |
Propagation | cuttings, seeds |
Misc Facts | Easy to root from cuttings and can be over wintered indoors as a foliage plant. |
Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #97-Mints (Barbara Perry Lawton) |
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