• Category: Herbs
• Height: 18-36 inches

A traditional Japanese herb with shiny red frilly leaves commonly used to wrap sushi. The beautiful, aromatic, rich leaves with hints of cumin, cilantro, spearmint and cinnamon are wonderful in stir-fries, spring rolls and salads. You can pickle, sauté and use them fresh. As you pinch off leaves to eat you promote growth and can enjoy it the whole season long. The seeds are an essential part of the seven spices of Japan. Deer resistant. Annual. Perilla frutescens Aka Shiso 'Crispa' (no prebook, limited supply)