Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Brazil
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
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Applicable
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Raintree
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
raintree
In French
pérille de Nankin
raintree
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
raintree
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
Raintree
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Raintree
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Raintree
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Raintree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Raintree
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Raintree Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Raintree are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Raintree
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.