Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
colchique d'automne
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
cólquico
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Autumn Crocus and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Autumn Crocus and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.