Fragrant, ruffled, and beautifully textured, Green Crispa Shiso is the premium culinary form of Perilla prized in Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cooking. Its deeply serrated, crimped leaves release an intoxicating aroma, minty, basil-like, and slightly citrusy, with a flavor that’s both refreshing and bold.
 
This variety is known for its highly decorative foliage, with dramatic ruffled edges that make it as striking in the garden as it is in the kitchen. Crispa shiso is perfect for sushi, pickling, salads, tempura, stir-fries, herbal teas, and garnish work. The leaves also dry beautifully for seasoning blends. This is considered the Japanese variety.
 
Plants grow vigorously in warm weather and thrive in full sun to part shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for gardens, containers, herb beds, and edible landscaping. Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and richer flavor.
 
Height: 18–30 in
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Flavor: Mint-basil with subtle citrus and anise notes
 
You’ll receive authentic Green Crispa Shiso seeds, known for their deeply ruffled leaf edges and strong culinary character.
 
This is for 200 seeds

We have included this as both an annual and perennial in the listing as it is so commonly grown as an annual, but is actually a perennial in zones 10-11. It can be grown as a perennial indoors as well.