About Kkaennip Korean

Wrinkled leaves are tinted purple. Tastes of mint, basil, citrus, cumin, and anise. In Korean, the leaves are “kkaennip” and the seeds are “deulkkae.” Open-pollinated.

About Shiso

Aromatic leaves with crimped edges are used in Asian cuisines in sushi, spring rolls, sauces, salads, and stir fries. Self-seeding annual.

Pot Size & Price
3.5-in. pot
$4.00
Height
24"–36"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Catalog
H134
Plant Traits
Bees
Butterflies
Culinary
Edible Flowers
Cold Sensitive
New This Year
Stock Notes
Restocks On Saturday

Other varieties of Shiso

Green shiso leaves, pinked edges, strong striations on the leaves
Photo from the Wikimedia Commons by Dalgial.

Green

Catalog
H133
Purple leaved plant with feathery edges.
Friends School Plant Sale photo by Nancy S.

Red

Catalog
H135
Hojiso perilla, green leaves with purple backs
Photo from Ever Green Seeds

Vietnamese, Tia To

Catalog
H136