Type
Herbs, Spices
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
America
Types
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Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Lobelia
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Lobelia
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Lobelie
In French
plante Perilla
Lobelia
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Lobelia
In Greek
φυτό perilla
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Lobélia
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Lobelia
In Latin
Perilla herba
Lobelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lamiaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Lobelia
Season and care of Perilla and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Perilla and Lobelia Physical Information
Perilla and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Lobelia are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Lobelia
Care of Perilla and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.