Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Mediterranean region
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Less fertilizing
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Dill
In Hindi
Perilla plant
डिल प्लांट
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Dill Pflanze
In French
plante Perilla
Dill usine
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Dill Planta
In Greek
φυτό perilla
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Dill roślin
In Latin
Perilla herba
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Dill
Season and care of Perilla and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Perilla and Dill Physical Information
Perilla and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Dill are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Perilla and Dill
Care of Perilla and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.