Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular 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
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Nausea
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Wirsing
In French
plante Perilla
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
planta de perilla
col de col rizada
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Perilla herba
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Perilla and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Perilla and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Perilla and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Perilla and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Perilla and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.