Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Iran
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Quamash
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Asafoetida
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In German
asafoetida
Camas
In French
Asafoetida
Camas
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Camas
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Camas
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Camas
In Polish
Asafoetida
Camas
In Latin
Asafoetida
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Asafoetida and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Camas? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Camas. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Camas has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. 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 Asafoetida and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Camas
Season and care of Asafoetida and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Camas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Camas Physical Information
Asafoetida and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Asafoetida and Camas are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Asafoetida and Camas
Care of Asafoetida and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.