Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
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
-
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Nadel- Gras
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
aiguille Herbe
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
igła do trawy
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
acus Grass
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Stipeae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Needle Grass and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Needle Grass and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Needle Grass and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Needle Grass and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.