Shiso Perilla Live Plant – 1 Rooted Green & Purple Beefsteak Herb | Perilla frutescens | Edible Aromatic Asian Herb | Ready to Grow

Grow fresh, aromatic Shiso at home with this live rooted Perilla plant. This attractive culinary herb features broad green leaves with contrasting purple tones on the undersides, providing both ornamental color and flavorful foliage for an edible garden.

Shiso, also known as Perilla or Beefsteak Plant, is widely used in East Asian cuisine. Its fragrant leaves can be enjoyed fresh or cooked and are commonly incorporated into salads, garnishes, rice dishes, wraps, pickles, and other culinary preparations.

Your plant arrives rooted and ready for continued growth. Shiso responds well to regular harvesting and pinching, which can encourage branching and produce a fuller plant with additional leaves throughout the growing season.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live rooted Shiso Perilla plant
✔️ Green foliage with purple-toned undersides
✔️ Edible aromatic culinary herb
✔️ Healthy rooted plant ready to grow
✔️ Excellent for herb gardens and containers
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Shiso, Perilla, Beefsteak Plant
Botanical Name: Perilla frutescens
Plant Type: Aromatic annual culinary herb
Growth Stage: Live rooted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade can be helpful in very hot climates
Soil: Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 18–36 inches under favorable conditions
Growth Rate: Fast during warm weather
USDA Zones: Commonly grown as an annual; may self-seed readily in suitable climates
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Pinch or harvest the growing tips regularly to encourage branching and a fuller plant. Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained, especially during hot weather. If growing Shiso primarily for its leaves, removing developing flower spikes can help direct the plant’s energy toward continued leafy growth.