Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
India, Iran
Types
Blue Oat grass
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Itchy eyes
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARRHENATHERUM
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Oatgrass
Asafoetida
In German
Ährengras
asafoetida
In French
Folle avoine
Asafoetida
In Spanish
oat Grass
Asa fétida
In Greek
βρώμη Grass
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
aveia-
Asafoetida
In Polish
Owies trawa
Asafoetida
In Latin
oat Grass
Asafoetida
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Danthonioideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Oatgrass and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Oatgrass and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Oatgrass and Asafoetida. Oatgrass doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Oatgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Oatgrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Asthma and Itchy eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Oatgrass and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oatgrass and Asafoetida
Season and care of Oatgrass and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Oatgrass and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oatgrass season is Not Available and Asafoetida season is Not Available. The type of soil for Oatgrass is Loam and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oatgrass and Asafoetida Physical Information
Oatgrass and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Oatgrass and Asafoetida are as follows:
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Oatgrass and Asafoetida
Care of Oatgrass and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass 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.