Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7 - 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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hydrangea
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hortensie
In French
pérille de Nankin
Hortensia
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hortensia
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Hortensja
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cornflower
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Cornflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Cornflower Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cornflower are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cornflower
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.