{"product_id":"11111307786","title":"Shiso 'Red' - 4\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiso 'Red', also known as red perilla or akajiso, is a striking variety of the herb **Perilla frutescens var. crispa**. This annual plant, belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), features vibrant purple-red to dark burgundy leaves with serrated, often crinkled edges and a bushy growth habit. It typically reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet (about 30–90 cm) with a similar spread, thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Shiso 'Red' grows as an annual in most regions but can persist as a short-lived perennial in **USDA hardiness zones** 9–11, self-seeding readily in favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily cultivated in East Asian cuisines, particularly Japanese and Korean, red shiso imparts a unique flavor blending cinnamon, clove, basil, and subtle bitterness, making it less ideal raw than green varieties. It excels in cooked dishes, pickling—famously tinting umeboshi plums—and as a natural food coloring. The leaves also serve ornamental purposes in gardens, adding bold color contrast, while the plant's aromatic qualities enhance herbal and medicinal uses in traditional practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Height: 36\"\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: 18\"\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rogersgardens.com\/pages\/herbs\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit Roger's Gardens Herb Almanac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* In-Store Pickup Available - Fees May Apply\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger's Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44182909681747,"sku":"11111307786","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1740\/1449\/files\/Shiso_Red.jpg?v=1773439929","url":"https:\/\/www.rogersgardens.com\/products\/11111307786","provider":"Roger's Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}