Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Perilla plant
henbit deadnettle
In German
Perilla Pflanze
henbit deadnettle
In French
plante Perilla
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
planta de perilla
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
φυτό perilla
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Perilla herba
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Perilla and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Perilla and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Perilla and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Perilla and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.