Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
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
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Twigs
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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Perilla plant
desert broom
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Wüste Besen
In French
plante Perilla
desert broom
In Spanish
planta de perilla
escoba del desierto
In Greek
φυτό perilla
desert broom
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
desert broom
In Latin
Perilla herba
desert broom
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Perilla and Desert Broom
Season and care of Perilla and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Desert Broom Physical Information
Perilla and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Desert Broom are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Desert Broom
Care of Perilla and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.