Type
Bush, Houseplant
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Western United States, Canada
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Pineapple Weed
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
pérille de Nankin
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple Weed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Pineapple Weed
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.