Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
India, Iran
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
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Habitat
Sandy areas
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Birds
Allergy
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convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Deer Grass
Asafoetida
In German
Deer Grass
asafoetida
In French
cerfs Herbe
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Asa fétida
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Asafoetida
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Asafoetida
In Latin
deer Grass
Asafoetida
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Ferula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Season and Care of Deer Grass and Asafoetida
Season and care of Deer Grass and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Asafoetida Physical Information
Deer Grass and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Asafoetida are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Asafoetida
Care of Deer Grass and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.