Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
-
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
-
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Ranunkel
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Ranunculus
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Ranunculus
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Ranunculus and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Ranunculus and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Ranunculus and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Ranunculus and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.