Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Basil
In Hindi
Perilla plant
तुलसी
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Basilikum
In French
plante Perilla
basilic
In Spanish
planta de perilla
albahaca
In Greek
φυτό perilla
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
manjericão
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
bazylia
In Latin
Perilla herba
ocimum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Perilla and Holy Basil
Season and care of Perilla and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Perilla and Holy Basil Physical Information
Perilla and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Holy Basil are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Perilla and Holy Basil
Care of Perilla and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.