Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mediterranean
Types
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Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about 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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
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
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Partridge Pea
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Partridge Pea
In French
plante Perilla
Partridge Pea
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Partridge Pea
In Greek
φυτό perilla
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Partridge Pea
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Partridge Pea
In Latin
Perilla herba
Partridge Pea
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Perilla
Chamaecrista
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Perilla and Partridge Pea
Season and care of Perilla and Partridge Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Partridge Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Partridge Pea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Partridge Pea is Neutral.
Perilla and Partridge Pea Physical Information
Perilla and Partridge Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Partridge Pea are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Perilla and Partridge Pea
Care of Perilla and Partridge Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Partridge Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Partridge Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.