Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
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
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Allergy
Not Applicable
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Tritoma
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Tritoma
In French
pérille de Nankin
Tritoma
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
tritoma
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
tritoma
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Tritoma
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Tritoma
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Trytoma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Tritoma
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Tritoma Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Tritoma are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Tritoma
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.