Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Asia
Types
-
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
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, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, 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
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Mizuna
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Mizuna
In French
plante Perilla
Mizuna
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Mizuna
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Mizuna
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Mizuna
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Mizuna
In Latin
Perilla herba
Mizuna
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Perilla and Mizuna
Season and care of Perilla and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Perilla and Mizuna Physical Information
Perilla and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Mizuna are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Perilla and Mizuna
Care of Perilla and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.