| Botanical Name |
Perilla frutescens var. crispa ‘Britton’ |
| Common Names |
Shiso, Perilla, Beefsteak Plant, Japanese Basil |
| Family |
Lamiaceae |
| Origin |
East Asia |
| Plant Type |
Annual herb |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Mature Size |
1–3 ft × 1–2 ft |
| Light |
Full sun to light shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate |
| Soil |
Well-drained, moderately rich soil |
| Bloom Time |
Late summer to fall |
| Flower Color |
Pale lilac to white |
| USDA Zones |
Annual in all zones |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Seasonal Traits |
Deciduous annual |
| Time to Harvest |
4–6 weeks from planting |
