Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Small, flat and dissected
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Chervil, French Chervil
In Hindi
Perilla plant
चेवील
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Kerbel
In French
plante Perilla
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Perifollo
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Cerefólio
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Trybula
In Latin
Perilla herba
BOOPES
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Chervil
Season and care of Perilla and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chervil is Neutral.
Perilla and Chervil Physical Information
Perilla and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Chervil are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Chervil
Care of Perilla and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Chervil 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 Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.