Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Europe, Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 1
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Perilla plant
In German
Tatsoi
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Tatsoi
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Tatsoi
planta de perilla
In Greek
Tatsoi
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
planta Perilla
In Polish
Tatsoi
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Tatsoi
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Perilla
Season and care of Tatsoi and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Perilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tatsoi and Perilla Physical Information
Tatsoi and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Perilla are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Tatsoi and Perilla
Care of Tatsoi and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Tatsoi 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.