Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
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Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Perilla plant
In German
sweetshrub
Perilla Pflanze
In French
sweetshrub
plante Perilla
In Spanish
sweetshrub
planta de perilla
In Greek
sweetshrub
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
planta Perilla
In Polish
sweetshrub
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
sweetshrub
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Perilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Perilla
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Perilla Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Perilla are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Sweetshrub and Perilla
Care of Sweetshrub and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Sweetshrub 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.