Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Not Available
India, Iran
Types
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Upright
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aconitum variegatum
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
Asafoetida
In German
Eisenhut
asafoetida
In French
aconit
Asafoetida
In Spanish
acónito
Asa fétida
In Greek
monkshood
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Aconitum
Asafoetida
In Polish
tojad
Asafoetida
In Latin
aconitum
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Delphinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aconitum and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Aconitum and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Aconitum and Asafoetida. Aconitum doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Aconitum does not have fragrant flowers. Aconitum has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aconitum and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aconitum and Asafoetida
Season and care of Aconitum and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Aconitum and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aconitum season is Fall and Summer and Asafoetida season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Aconitum is Moist and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aconitum is Not Available and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aconitum and Asafoetida Physical Information
Aconitum and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Aconitum and Asafoetida are as follows:
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
Aconitum leaf color: Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aconitum and Asafoetida
Care of Aconitum and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.