Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7 - 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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblovate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
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
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Cornflower
Season and care of Perilla and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cornflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Cornflower Physical Information
Perilla and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Cornflower are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Perilla and Cornflower
Care of Perilla and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.