Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Japan
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Acuminate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Applicable
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
crimson pygmy
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
crimson pygmy
In French
pérille de Nankin
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.