Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
चुकंदर
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Rübe
In French
pérille de Nankin
betterave
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
remolacha
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
beterraba
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
buraczany
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Lamiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Beet
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Beet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Beet Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Beet are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Beet
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.