PERILLA

Perilla is talked about right here as a result of in years previous it was an important favourite as a foliage plant. The leaves are darkish purple and have a metallic luster inflicting the plant to resemble a Coleus. It grows about 1/2 ft tall. The pinkish flowers, in kind like these of Catnip, are inconspicuous. Perilla frutescens is the species however there are kinds with finely lower leaves and others with noticed foliage, cataloged as P. nankinensis.

USE. Perillas are used for plenty of vivid foliage within the border, the place they provide a powerful distinction when planted within the rear of low-growing white flowers, corresponding to Candy Alyssum, Candytuft, and white Shares, or with the white-leafed Dusty-miller. They make relatively enticing low hedges. It should be admitted that this plant is considerably weedy, nevertheless it matches sure conditions very properly.

GENERAL. In some sections of the US, it has run wild. Seeds sown within the open soil in April produce good vegetation which might be efficient all Summer time. The seed germinates slowly. Let the vegetation stand 1/2 ft aside. They thrive nicely in poor, dry soil and require however little consideration.

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