Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Perilla plant
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Perilla Pflanze
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
plante Perilla
In Spanish
biznaga
planta de perilla
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
planta Perilla
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Perilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bishop's Weed and Perilla
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Perilla? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Perilla. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Perilla doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Perilla has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bishop's Weed and Perilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Perilla
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Perilla Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Perilla are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Bishop's Weed and Perilla
Care of Bishop's Weed and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.