Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Bush Penstemon
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Bush Penstemon
In French
plante Perilla
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Perilla herba
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Perilla and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Perilla and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Perilla and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Bush Penstemon
Care of Perilla and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.