Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Australia, South America
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
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
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
-
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Elderberry
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Elderberry
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Holunderbeere
In French
pérille de Nankin
Sureau
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Saúco
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Bez czarny
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Lamiaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Elderberry
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Elderberry Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Elderberry are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Elderberry
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.