Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Asafoetida
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
हींग
hakone grass
In German
asafoetida
Hakone Gras
In French
Asafoetida
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Asa fétida
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Hakone grama
In Polish
Asafoetida
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Asafoetida
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Asafoetida and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Asafoetida and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Asafoetida and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Asafoetida and Hakone Grass
Care of Asafoetida and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.