Type
Bush, Houseplant
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Long Linear
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
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
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
ZEA mays
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Maize
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
मक्का
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Mais
In French
pérille de Nankin
Blé
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Maíz
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Milho
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Kukurydza
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
corn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Corn
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn is Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Corn Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Corn are as follows:
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Corn
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.