Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Asia
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart-shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Hosta
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hosta
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hosta
In French
pérille de Nankin
Hosta
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hosta
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hosta
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hosta
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Hosta
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hosta
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Hosta Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hosta are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hosta
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.