Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
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
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Zwergiris
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Dwarf Iris
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Dwarf Iris and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Dwarf Iris and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done 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 Dwarf Iris 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.
