Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
-
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Chincherinchee
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Kap-Milchstern
In French
plante Perilla
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Chincherinchee
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Perilla herba
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Perilla
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Perilla and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Perilla and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Perilla and Chincherinchee
Care of Perilla and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.