Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Hot Pink
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Asafoetida
Wild lilac
In German
asafoetida
Ceanothus
In French
Asafoetida
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Ceanothus
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Ceanothus
In Polish
Asafoetida
Ceanothus
In Latin
Asafoetida
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Ceanothus
Season and care of Asafoetida and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Ceanothus Physical Information
Asafoetida and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Ceanothus are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asafoetida and Ceanothus
Care of Asafoetida and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ceanothus pruning is done 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.