Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
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
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Chocolate
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cathartic, Diarrhea
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
IRIS pseudacorus
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Pale Yellow Iris
Perilla plant
In German
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Iris pseudacorus
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Iris pseudacorus
planta de perilla
In Greek
Pale Yellow Iris
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Pale Yellow Iris
planta Perilla
In Polish
Kosaciec żółty
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Pale Yellow Iris
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Perilla
Season and care of Pale Yellow Iris and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Pale Yellow Iris and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pale Yellow Iris season is Spring and Summer and Perilla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pale Yellow Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pale Yellow Iris and Perilla Physical Information
Pale Yellow Iris and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Pale Yellow Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 1,150.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Pale Yellow Iris and Perilla are as follows:
Pale Yellow Iris flower color: Light Yellow and Chocolate
Pale Yellow Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Perilla
Care of Pale Yellow Iris and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pale Yellow Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Pale Yellow Iris 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.