Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
India, Iran
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
  
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
  
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
  
Common Name
Asafoetida
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
  
In Hindi
हींग
  
variegated butterbur
  
In German
asafoetida
  
bunte Pestwurz
  
In French
Asafoetida
  
pétasite panachée
  
In Spanish
Asa fétida
  
butterbur abigarrado
  
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
  
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
  
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
  
butterbur variegada
  
In Polish
Asafoetida
  
barwny Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
Asafoetida
  
varius butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Apiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Ferula
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Senecioneae
  
Subfamily
Not Applicable
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Asafoetida and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asafoetida and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Asafoetida and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Asafoetida and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Asafoetida and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.