Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Iran
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
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
Clay, 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 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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Bumblebees
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
Common Name
Asafoetida
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
In Hindi
हींग
Large Beardtongue
In German
asafoetida
Large Beardtongue
In French
Asafoetida
Large Beardtongue
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Large Beardtongue
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Large Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Large Beardtongue
In Polish
Asafoetida
Large Beardtongue
In Latin
Asafoetida
Large Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Large Beardtongue doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Large Beardtongue 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 Large Beardtongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue
Season and care of Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Large Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue Physical Information
Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
- Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue
Care of Asafoetida and Large Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Large Beardtongue 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 Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.