Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
India, Iran
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Asafoetida
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In German
asafoetida
Hortensie
In French
Asafoetida
Hortensia
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Hortensia
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Hortênsia
In Polish
Asafoetida
Hortensja
In Latin
Asafoetida
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Asafoetida and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Chocolate-root. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Asafoetida and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Asafoetida and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Asafoetida and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asafoetida and Chocolate-root
Care of Asafoetida and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.