Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Iran
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Asafoetida
Candytuft
In German
asafoetida
Schleifenblume
In French
Asafoetida
candytuft
In Spanish
Asa fétida
candytuft
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
candytuft
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
ibero
In Polish
Asafoetida
candytuft
In Latin
Asafoetida
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Candytuft
Season and care of Asafoetida and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Candytuft Physical Information
Asafoetida and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Candytuft are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asafoetida and Candytuft
Care of Asafoetida and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.