Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Not Available
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
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Tritoma
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Tritoma
In French
plante Perilla
Tritoma
In Spanish
planta de perilla
tritoma
In Greek
φυτό perilla
tritoma
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Tritoma
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Tritoma
In Latin
Perilla herba
Trytoma
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Perilla and Tritoma
Season and care of Perilla and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Perilla and Tritoma Physical Information
Perilla and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Tritoma are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Perilla and Tritoma
Care of Perilla and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done No need to prune and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.