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After I figured out that this plant shared the name Perilla with the weed that grows in the woods around here, I almost panicked because ...Read More
The one negative review of this plant by coriaceous is describing Perilla frutescens, not Perilla 'Magilla.'
I have grown both the hybrid Perilla x 'Magilla' and also the purple leafed strain of the species P. frutescens. Where I live, if a plant...Read More
I searched for this plant after reading how hardy it was in the Texas heat. I found it in Stephenville at the ace hardware plant place of...Read More
My greenhouse has over 40 varieties of Coleus that are overwintering in small pots from cuttings. There is a Perilla frutescens var Magil...Read More
I couldn't help but laugh when I read the name tag... it reminded me of the cartoon "Magilla Gorilla", which I'm sure the plant breeder i...Read More
I planted 3 of these plants in mid-July. They are all in full sun until mid-morning and then partial shade the rest of the day. I was w...Read More
Care free plant of exceptional beauty. Loves our clay soil too. Easy to root in water and does equally well in planters.
I haven't had this plant but for about a month... I have to say I fell in love with it when I saw it. I, as well as others, thought it w...Read More
These plants have withstood prolonged drought that lasted for several months when they were first planted. We then had heavy rains every...Read More
I purchased a Magilla in mid-May and planted it in a glazed pot (approx 10 gal. in size) with good drainage and pot feet. It is in a spo...Read More
Have had this plant for about four months now. Some in full sun and some in partial shade. They are all growing well and have been easy...Read More
I could have sworn it was a coleus when I first saw it, then I saw a sign right below it that read, "This is not a coleus." Well, that a...Read More
This plant has performed wonderfully in our humid, hot summer. It has rooted so well, we have many pots ready for gifting. No problem wi...Read More
I absolutely love this plant! I purchased 6 of them this year and have them growing all over. They are deep pink/purple where they rece...Read More
I love this plant! Everyone who sees it comments on it, and it has grown unbelievably fast. I have also rooted some pieces in water and t...Read More
This is a true crowd pleaser. It can take our full Memphis sun. Very easy to take cuttings, roots in about a week, and can set out in 2...Read More
This plant is so easy to grow and looks fantastic all summer. I overwinter starts of it and also the large plant -- which struggles thro...Read More
WE LOVE THIS PLANT!!!! We live in mid-Western PA and it does rain a lot here. I think Pennsylvania has like 37 sunny days a year that it ...Read More
I also bought some of the Magilla variety 1 gallon at Home depot. They are doing fine, however there has been some insect damage on the ...Read More
I planted this in middle Georgia last month and it is thriving! Its the center of a pot with petunias and mixed flowers around it and eve...Read More
BEAUTIFUL plant! One of the top-ten comment getters in my garden. Roots very easily from cuttings, easier than coleus even. I LOVE it!
I would have given this plant a negative, however, I believe most plants must have at least one or 2 redeeming qualities. I live on the ...Read More
We had much success the first year we trialed this plant in Baton Rouge, LA. Unlike coleus, this plant did not flower until very late in...Read More
Fell in love with this plant the first time I saw it. Grows beautifully in containers. My plant gets some sun for most of the day; mult...Read More
The old-fashioned purple-leaf perilla (Perilla frutescens) resembles purple basil. Perilla, a small genus of annuals is a member o...Read More
Just got this plant so can't say how well it's going to do long-term here in coastal Northern CA (zone 9/Sunset zone 17). Supposedly this...Read More
Looks more like Coleus than many Coleus do; I was completely nonplussed when I lifted up the tag at the nursery (I was sure it was a Cole...Read More