Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Perilla plant
sweetshrub
In German
Perilla Pflanze
sweetshrub
In French
plante Perilla
sweetshrub
In Spanish
planta de perilla
sweetshrub
In Greek
φυτό perilla
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
sweetshrub
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
sweetshrub
In Latin
Perilla herba
sweetshrub
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Perilla
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Perilla and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Perilla and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Perilla and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Perilla and Sweetshrub
Care of Perilla and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.