Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Herbs, Spices
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
  
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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Showy Tree
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Perilla plant
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Perilla Pflanze
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
plante Perilla
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
planta de perilla
  
Maní
  
In Greek
φυτό perilla
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Perilla herba
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Perilla
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Perilla and Peanut
Season and care of Perilla and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Perilla and Peanut Physical Information
Perilla and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Peanut are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Perilla and Peanut
Care of Perilla and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.