Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
southernwood
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Eberraute
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Southernwood
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Southernwood and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Southernwood and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Southernwood and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Southernwood and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southernwood 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.