Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Linear
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Siberian Iris
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
plante Perilla
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Siberian Iris
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Perilla herba
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Perilla and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Perilla and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Siberian Iris
Care of Perilla and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.