Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
AMMI majus
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Perilla plant
बिशप निराना
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
plante Perilla
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
planta de perilla
biznaga
In Greek
φυτό perilla
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Perilla herba
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Perilla
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Perilla and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Perilla and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Perilla and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Perilla and Bishop's Weed
Care of Perilla and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.