Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
North America
India, Iran
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Asafoetida
In German
fall phlox
asafoetida
In French
Fall Phlox
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Asa fétida
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Asafoetida
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Asafoetida
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Asafoetida
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Asafoetida Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Asafoetida are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Asafoetida
Care of Fall Phlox and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox pruning is done 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 Fall Phlox 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.