Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Pruning
-
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Cordia subcordata
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Cordia subcordata
In French
plante Perilla
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Perilla herba
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Kou
Season and care of Perilla and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Kou Physical Information
Perilla and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Kou are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Kou
Care of Perilla and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.