An absolute must for herb gardens! Also called Japanese basil or beefsteak plant, shiso's incredible flavor can be described as a combination of cinnamon, mint, and clove with overtones of cumin. A beautiful, heat- and drought-tolerant bedding plant that attracts pollinators, and is excellent for containers. This packet provides 75% green shiso and 25% red.
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Asia
Hardiness: Usually grown as a frost-sensitive annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall
Variety Info: Either green, widely toothed leaves, or mulberry-red, sharply serrated, crinkled leaves.
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
