Type
Bush, Houseplant
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-15
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Y-shaped
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
-
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
-
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Celosia
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Celosia
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Celosia
In French
pérille de Nankin
Celosia
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Celosia
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Celosia
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Celosia
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
celosia
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Celosia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Celosia
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Celosia Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Celosia are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Celosia
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.