Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Asia
Types
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10*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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hydrangea
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hortensie
In French
pérille de Nankin
Hortensia
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hortensia
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Hortensja
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ubi
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purpleleaf Shiso and Ubi Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ubi are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ubi
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.