Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
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
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Lavender
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Lavender
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Lavendel
In French
plante Perilla
Lavande
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Lavanda
In Greek
φυτό perilla
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Lavanda
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Lawenda
In Latin
Perilla herba
Lavendula
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Lavender
Season and care of Perilla and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Lavender Physical Information
Perilla and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Lavender are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Perilla and Lavender
Care of Perilla and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.