Type
Bush, Houseplant
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Western 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
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
8 - 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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Applicable
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
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
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
PAPAVER somniferum
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
अफीम पोस्ता
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Schlafmohn
In French
pérille de Nankin
Grain d'opium
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
adormidera
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
μήκωνος της υπνοφόρου
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Papoula do ópio
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
MAK lekarski
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
opium Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Opium Poppy
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Opium Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Opium Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Opium Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Opium Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Opium Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Opium Poppy Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Opium Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Opium Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Opium Poppy are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Opium Poppy flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum and Ivory
- Opium Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Opium Poppy
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Opium Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Opium Poppy 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 Opium Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.