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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.
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- Variety Info
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- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Asia
Hardiness: Usually grown as a frost-sensitive annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Exposure: Full sun
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, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 65°–75°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Sprouts in: 5–21 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 12"–18"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest leaves any time after plant is a few inches tall, but before it flowers. Once plant flowers, the leaves drop.
- Susan F.KY, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 23, 2026Doing great!
It has been a little cooler than normal this spring but my Shiso Perilla Seeds are growing! Thank you for the free gift of lettuce seeds as well!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningJun 23, 2026Hey Susan,
We love to hear that your Green and Red Shiso Perilla Seeds are thriving despite the cooler spring weather! Those little shiso plants are pretty resilient and it sounds like they're powering through just fine. And we're so glad you enjoyed the bonus lettuce seeds - we love adding those little surprises! Thanks for sharing your shiso growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jes C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 20, 20255 Stars
Not the easiest thing for a beginner to grow but I managed to have a few germinate. Only one has survived but that is ok. I believe it to be the green variety unless it will change colors later on like some other plants I have. I will be keeping it in a pot and clipping any flowers as it is in the mint family and can become problematic. To the other commenters, do your own research and take precautions to what you grow in your area. Many things can become invasive if not managed. This plant is also toxic to many animals so don't plant it where your pet can consume it.
- Owen L.Rated 5 out of 5 starsAug 23, 20245 Stars
Good flavor, not overly bitter. Beautiful flowers, but have been cutting them off to continue harvesting the leaves.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Seanna C.NC, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 6, 2026Love my seeds to plants
Enjoying the beautiful plants.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - MaryRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 18, 20265 Stars
I received my package quickly, packaging was awesome, much more than expected.
