Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bush, Houseplant
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Mexico, Central America
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
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Burgundy
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Applicable
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Hibiscus arnottianus
Common Name
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
White Hibiscus
In Hindi
Purpleleaf Shiso
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
In German
Purpleleaf Shiso
Weiß Hibiscus
In French
pérille de Nankin
white Hibiscus
In Spanish
Purpleleaf Shiso
hibisco blanco
In Greek
Purpleleaf Shiso
White Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hibiscus branco
In Polish
Pachnotka zwyczajna
Biały Hibiscus
In Latin
Purpleleaf Shiso
Hibiscus album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Elsholtzieae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Purpleleaf Shiso and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Purpleleaf Shiso and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purpleleaf Shiso season is Summer and Fall and White Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Purpleleaf Shiso and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Purpleleaf Shiso and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Purpleleaf Shiso and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and White Hibiscus
Care of Purpleleaf Shiso and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.