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Perilla 'Magilla'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type annual
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The annual Perilla 'Magilla' (perilla) is repeat-blooming and bears white blossoms. The showy matte foliage is variegated, medium green and dark fuchsia in colour, coarse in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container and vegetable garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Perilla 'Magilla' (perilla) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.