Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
India, Iran
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Asafoetida
In Hindi
Perilla plant
हींग
In German
Perilla Pflanze
asafoetida
In French
plante Perilla
Asafoetida
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Asa fétida
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Asafoetida
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Asafoetida
In Latin
Perilla herba
Asafoetida
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Perilla and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Asafoetida. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress. 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 Perilla and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Perilla and Asafoetida
Season and care of Perilla and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Asafoetida Physical Information
Perilla and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Asafoetida are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Asafoetida
Care of Perilla and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.