Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Applicable
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
शतावर
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Gemüsespargel
In French
pérille de Nankin
Asperge
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Asparagus
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Asparagus
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Asparagus
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Asparagus Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Asparagus are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Asparagus
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.