Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Spices
Origin
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Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
herbaceous annuals
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Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Perilla plant
In German
Pelargonium
Perilla Pflanze
In French
pélargonium
plante Perilla
In Spanish
pelargonium
planta de perilla
In Greek
Pelargonium
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
pelargônio
planta Perilla
In Polish
pelargonia
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Pelargonium
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Perilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Perilla
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Perilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Perilla Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Perilla are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Scented Geranium and Perilla
Care of Scented Geranium and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.