Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Perilla plant
red alder
In German
Perilla Pflanze
rot-Erle
In French
plante Perilla
aulne rouge
In Spanish
planta de perilla
aliso rojo
In Greek
φυτό perilla
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Perilla herba
red alnus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Perilla and Red Alder
Season and care of Perilla and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Red Alder Physical Information
Perilla and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Red Alder are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Red Alder
Care of Perilla and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.