Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
-
Spring, 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Common Mallow
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Perilla plant
In German
malva neglecta
Perilla Pflanze
In French
malva neglecta
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
planta de perilla
In Greek
Malva neglecta
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
planta Perilla
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
neglecta malva
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Perilla
Season and care of Common Mallow and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Perilla season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Perilla Physical Information
Common Mallow and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Perilla are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Common Mallow and Perilla
Care of Common Mallow and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Common Mallow 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.