Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-7
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
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Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Ceanothus
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Ceanothus
In French
plante Perilla
Ceanothus
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Ceanothus
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Ceanothus
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Ceanothus
In Latin
Perilla herba
Ceanothus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Ceanothus
Season and care of Perilla and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Ceanothus Physical Information
Perilla and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Ceanothus are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Ceanothus
Care of Perilla and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.