Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
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 margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Applicable
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Not Available
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Hydrangea
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Hydrangea or hortensia
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
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hydrangea
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Hydrangea Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hydrangea are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hydrangea
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.