Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
India, Iran
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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 Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Asafoetida
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
asafoetida
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Asa fétida
In Greek
δακράκι
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Asafoetida
In Polish
Oxlip
Asafoetida
In Latin
Oxlip
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Asafoetida
Season and care of Oxlip and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Asafoetida season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Asafoetida Physical Information
Oxlip and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Asafoetida are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Asafoetida
Care of Oxlip and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip 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.