Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
-
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Mexican Hat
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Mexican Hat
In French
plante Perilla
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
planta de perilla
mexican Hat
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Perilla herba
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Perilla and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Perilla and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Perilla and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Perilla and Mexican Hat
Care of Perilla and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, 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 Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.