Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Iran
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
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
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Asafoetida
Silver Thyme, Thyme
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
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Asafoetida and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Asafoetida and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Asafoetida and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Asafoetida and Silver Thyme
Care of Asafoetida and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme 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 Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.