species 25,518 observations
Beefsteak Plant
Perilla frutescens
Field notes
Supports All
33
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Virginian Tiger Moth, Perilla Leaf Moth
2
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Goldfinch, Diamondback Spittlebug, Ringed Paper Wasp, Greater Anglewing
4
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pseudodynerus quadrisectus, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Goldenrod Soldier Beetle
27
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Wet
- Soil
- Organic
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Spreading
- Plant type
- Annual Edible Herb Herbaceous perennial Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.