Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Perilla plant
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
plante Perilla
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
planta de perilla
cólquico
In Greek
φυτό perilla
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
aftomn gema
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Perilla herba
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Perilla and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Autumn Crocus. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Perilla and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Perilla and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Perilla and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Autumn Crocus
Care of Perilla and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.