Type
Herbs, Spices
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Australia
Types
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Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 3
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Gold
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Perilla plant
strawflower
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Strohblume
In French
plante Perilla
strawflower
In Spanish
planta de perilla
strawflower
In Greek
φυτό perilla
strawflower
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
strawflower
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
strawflower
In Latin
Perilla herba
strawflower
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Perilla
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Perilla and Strawflower
Wondering what are the properties of Perilla and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About Perilla and Strawflower. Perilla doesn't have thorns and Strawflower doesn't have thorns. Also Perilla does not have fragrant flowers. Perilla has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress and Strawflower has allergic reactions like Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema and Respiratory distress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Perilla and Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Perilla and Strawflower
Season and care of Perilla and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Perilla and Strawflower Physical Information
Perilla and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Strawflower are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Strawflower
Care of Perilla and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.