Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
-
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Candytuft
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
Candytuft
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Schleifenblume
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
candytuft
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
candytuft
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
candytuft
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
ibero
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
candytuft
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Coleus
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candytuft and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Candytuft and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candytuft and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Candytuft and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Candytuft and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Candytuft and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candytuft 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.