Type
Herbs, Spices
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
America, Europe
Types
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Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Verbena
In Hindi
Perilla plant
verbena
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Eisenkraut
In French
plante Perilla
verveine
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Verbena
In Greek
φυτό perilla
λουίζα
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
verbena
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
werbena
In Latin
Perilla herba
Grindelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Perilla and Verbena
Season and care of Perilla and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Perilla and Verbena Physical Information
Perilla and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Verbena are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perilla and Verbena
Care of Perilla and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.