Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, 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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
white Hibiscus
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
White Hibiscus
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Hibiscus album
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Hibiscus and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of White Hibiscus and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of White Hibiscus and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Hibiscus 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.