Hosta

Purpleleaf Shiso

About Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso

Hosta

Purpleleaf Shiso

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Bush, Houseplant

Origin

Asia

Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz

Number of Varieties

705

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Purple, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Moist, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Fever, Lung Problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

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Purpleleaf Shiso

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Lamiales

Family

Liliaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Hosta

Perilla

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Elsholtzieae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

701

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Purpleleaf Shiso doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Purpleleaf Shiso has allergic reactions like . 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 Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso

Season and care of Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information

Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy

Care of Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso

Care of Hosta and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.