Shiso

Perilla frutescens

Traits

Pollinator Friendly

Varieties We Bring In

Showy BicolorPerilla frutescens

Shiso1 varieties

These are the varieties we bring in through the season. Not every one is on the lot at a given time.

Please call (904) 471-0440 to confirm the variety and size you want before you make the trip.

Variety	Sizes & Pricing
Showy Bicolor Perilla frutescens	Starting at$3.99 Seed Pack$3.99

Sizes & Pricing

Seed PackFrom$3.99

Last received Jun 24, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun to Part Shade

WaterModerate

Mature size18-36 in × 12-18 in

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About Shiso

Shiso (Perilla frutescens) is a fast-growing warm-season annual herb used in Asian cuisine, prized for its deeply colored, ruffled foliage in green or purple. In NE Florida zone 9b it grows vigorously through summer and readily self-seeds; note that it naturalizes easily and can become weedy if seed heads are not removed. Starting at $3.99.

Plant details

Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Annual
Soil: Loam, Well-drained

Care essentials

Light

Shiso thrives in full sun to part shade; in NE Florida's intense summer heat, afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch and extends the harvest window. Start transplants in spring after last frost risk.

Water

Water moderately and consistently to keep soil evenly moist; shiso wilts quickly in Florida's heat. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Soil & Fertilizer

Plant in well-drained, fertile loam amended with compost; target pH 5.8–6.5. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer at planting; shiso is a warm-season annual that bolts and sets seed in late summer.