Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
-
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Perilla plant
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Rhabarber
In French
plante Perilla
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Ruibarbo
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Rabarbar
In Latin
Perilla herba
RHEUM
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Rhubarb
Season and care of Perilla and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Rhubarb Physical Information
Perilla and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Rhubarb are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Rhubarb
Care of Perilla and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.