Type
Bush, Houseplant
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
7-12
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
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Applicable
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Marijuana
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
मारिजुआना
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Marihuana
In French
pérille de Nankin
Marijuana
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Marijuana
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Maconha
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Marihuana
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Marijuana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cannabaceae
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 Marijuana
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Marijuana Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Marijuana are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Marijuana
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.