Type
Bush, Houseplant
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
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
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, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Fall, Spring
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Applicable
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Perilla plant
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Perilla Pflanze
In French
pérille de Nankin
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
planta de perilla
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
planta Perilla
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Perilla herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Perilla
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Perilla Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Perilla are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Perilla
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.