Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Lamiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant 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.
