Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Iran
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
Primula elatior
Common Name
Asafoetida
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
asafoetida
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Asafoetida
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Primula elatior
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Oxlip
In Polish
Asafoetida
Oxlip
In Latin
Asafoetida
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Oxlip
Season and care of Asafoetida and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Oxlip Physical Information
Asafoetida and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Oxlip are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Asafoetida and Oxlip
Care of Asafoetida and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.