Type
Bush, Houseplant
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe
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, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, 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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Not Available
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
LACTUCA serriola
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Prickly Lettuce
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Feigensalat
In French
pérille de Nankin
laitue scariole
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
lechuga espinosa
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
alface espinhosa
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Kolczasta Sałata
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Opuntia Lactuca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Prickly Lettuce
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Prickly Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Prickly Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Prickly Lettuce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Prickly Lettuce Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Prickly Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Prickly Lettuce height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Prickly Lettuce are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
- Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Prickly Lettuce
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Prickly Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
