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PERILLA
Perilla
is mentioned here because in years past it was a great
favorite as a foliage plant. The leaves are dark purple
and have a metallic luster causing the plant to resemble
a Coleus. It grows about 1/2 feet tall. The pinkish
flowers, in form like those of Catnip, are inconspicuous.
Perilla frutescens is the species but there are
forms with finely cut leaves and others with spotted
foliage, cataloged as P. nankinensis.
USE.
Perillas are used for masses of bright foliage in the
border, where they offer a strong contrast when planted
in the rear of low growing white flowers, such as Sweet
Alyssum, Candytuft, and white Stocks, or with the white-leafed
Dusty-miller. They make rather attractive low hedges.
It must be admitted that this plant is somewhat weedy,
but it fits certain situations very nicely.
GENERAL.
In some sections of the United States it has run wild.
Seeds sown in the open soil in April produce good plants
that are effective all Summer. The seed germinates slowly.
Let the plants stand 1/2 feet apart. They thrive well
in poor, dry soil and require but little attention.
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