Perilla frutescens

Perilla frutescens Korean perilla

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is invasive in PA Add to MyPlants View Locations

Cultivated and naturalized in moist or shaded roadsides and distrubed woods.

Mostly found in the south-east and south-central parts of the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: FAC



Flowers August through September.

Joytobe (Guest)

Posted on 07 September 2025

This grew in my yard this summer. I have no idea how it got here. 

Posted By Admin: @Joytobe It spreads by wind, water, birds or can come from your neighbor mowing his lawn, so not a surprise. It likes disturbed soil too.
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Perilla frutescens Korean perilla

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is invasive in PA
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Perilla frutescens gallery
Plant Life-Form
annual forb
Common Names
Korean perilla