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Beefsteak Plant
Perilla frutescens
In the United States:
Invasive
· also called shiso, perilla mint
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.
Bees visit the small white flowers for nectar and pollen. Bloom occurs in late summer into fall. The plant self-seeds readily and spreads in disturbed sites.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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