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curly perilla

Perilla frutescens var. crispa

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Perilla
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

P. frutescens var. crispa is a bushy, aromatic annual with broadly ovate, deep purple leaves with crisped and incised margins, and spikes of insignificant white flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, used as foliage carpet bedding plant but also as a herb

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years