Shiso (Perilla Frutescens) is a annual herb in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Perilla frutescens is an aromatic annual herb widely cultivated in East Asia for its edible leaves and seeds, used both as food and traditional medicine.