Type
Bush, Houseplant
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Central America, South America
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
सेम फली
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Limabohne
In French
pérille de Nankin
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Haba
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Lima Bean
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Lima Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lima Bean
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Lima Bean Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lima Bean are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lima Bean
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.