Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
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
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Hydrangea
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante Perilla
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό perilla
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Hortênsia
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Perilla herba
Hibiscus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Perilla
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Perilla and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Perilla and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Perilla and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Perilla and Centipede Grass
Care of Perilla and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.