Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mediterranean
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblong
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Applicable
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Lavender
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Lavender
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Lavendel
In French
pérille de Nankin
Lavande
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Lavanda
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Lavanda
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Lawenda
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lavender
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Lavender Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lavender are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lavender
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.