Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
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Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 5
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
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Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Perilla plant
पंख ईख घास
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Feather Reed Grass
In French
plante Perilla
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Perilla herba
Pluma Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Perilla
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Perilla and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Perilla and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Perilla and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.