Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-5
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Applicable
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
अजवाइन
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Ajowan
In French
pérille de Nankin
Ajowan
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
aipo
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
seler
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
semina Carom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Perilla
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Apieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ajwain plant
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.