Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Grass
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe, Asia
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
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 a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
जई घास
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Ährengras
In French
pérille de Nankin
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
oat Grass
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
aveia-
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Owies trawa
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
oat Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Danthonioideae
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Oatgrass
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Oatgrass Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Oatgrass are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Oatgrass
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.