Type
Bush, Houseplant
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
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
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Applicable
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Sunflower
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Sonnenblume
In French
pérille de Nankin
Tournesol
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Girasol
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Girassol
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
słonecznik
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Helianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Sunflower
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Sunflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Sunflower Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Sunflower are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Sunflower
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.