Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Grass
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, India
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11- 6
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Applicable
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
बरमूडा घास
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Bermuda Gras
In French
pérille de Nankin
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Grama
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Perilla
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Bermuda Grass
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.