Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
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Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Peach
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
Several shades of Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Narzissen
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Narcissus
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Narcissus
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Narcyz
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Narcissus
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Jonquil and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Jonquil and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Jonquil and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Jonquil and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Jonquil and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.