Type
Herbs, Spices
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Not Available
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
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
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Not Available
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Impatiens capensis
In French
plante Perilla
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Perilla herba
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Properties of Perilla and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Jewelweed. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Jewelweed has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Perilla and Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Perilla and Jewelweed
Season and care of Perilla and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Jewelweed Physical Information
Perilla and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Jewelweed are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Jewelweed
Care of Perilla and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.