Magilla Vanilla

    Perilla(Perilla frutescens)

    Flavor Profile

    Grown strictly as an ornamental foliage plant rather than a culinary herb; not used for flavor.

    Visual Characteristics

    Lime-green leaves with a broad wedge of cream down the center of each leaf; free-branching, compact habit only about 16 inches tall.

    Growing Tips

    Unlike the original Magilla, Magilla Vanilla requires some shade rather than full sun because of its lighter leaf coloration; grow in fertile, uniformly moist soil and propagate from cuttings.

    Resistance Information

    Disease Resistance

    Shares the Magilla series' vigor and heat tolerance with no serious pest or disease problems reported.

    Where to Buy

    Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.