Type
Bush, Houseplant
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
11
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Moths
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
गोभी
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Kohl
In French
pérille de Nankin
chou
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
repollo
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
repolho
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
kapusta
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
brassica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cabbage
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Cabbage Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cabbage are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cabbage
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.