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beefsteak plant

beefsteak plant

Perilla frutescens

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 10aZone 11b

A tender perennial with striking deep purple or burgundy foliage and compact form, grown primarily for ornamental leaves rather than flowers. Often treated as an annual in cooler climates and valued in container gardens and borders for dramatic color contrast.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 10aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Eastern Asia

Function & Care

ediblemedicinaldynamic accumulator

Edible Parts

leafseed

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
0 years
Propagation
seed