Editing Red Shiso (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Perilla frutescens has opposite, ovate leaves with serrated margins, typically 3-6 inches long. The leaves can be green with purple tinges or deeply colored in varieties like Red Shiso, which has dark red-purple leaves with burgundy veins<ref>https://plants.rogersgardens.com/12290002/Plant/25253/Red_Shiso_Perilla</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/perilla-frutescens</ref>. The stems are square and hairy, with small bell-shaped flowers appearing in late summer<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/perilla-frutescens</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Perilla grows well in full sun to partial shade and can thrive in a variety of soils, from moist to dry<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/perilla-frutescens</ref>. It is resistant to heat and drought<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/perilla-frutescens</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Perilla frutescens is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle within a year. It grows quickly, reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet, and can self-seed prolifically if not managed<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/perilla-frutescens</ref>.

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