Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Japan
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Perilla plant
sasanqua
In German
Perilla Pflanze
sasanqua
In French
plante Perilla
sasanqua
In Spanish
planta de perilla
sasanqua
In Greek
φυτό perilla
sasanqua
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Sasankya
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Sasankya
In Latin
Perilla herba
Sasankya
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Sasanqua
Season and care of Perilla and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Sasanqua Physical Information
Perilla and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Sasanqua are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Sasanqua
Care of Perilla and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.