Type
Herbs, Spices
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
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Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Silver bells
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Silver bells
In French
plante Perilla
Silver bells
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Silver bells
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Silver bells
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Silver bells
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Silver bells
In Latin
Perilla herba
Silver bells
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Perilla and Silver Bells
Season and care of Perilla and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Perilla and Silver Bells Physical Information
Perilla and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Silver Bells are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Silver Bells
Care of Perilla and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.