Type
Vegetable
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
11
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Swamps
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
गोभी
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Kohl
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
chou
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
repollo
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
λάχανο
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
repolho
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
kapusta
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
brassica
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Cabbage and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Cabbage and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Cabbage and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Cabbage and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage 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.