Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Alpine Meadows
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Applicable
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
david ward
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
david ward
In French
pérille de Nankin
david ward
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
david ward
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
david ward
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
david ward
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
david ward
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and David Ward
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and David Ward Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and David Ward are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and David Ward
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.