Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
India, Iran
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 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
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
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
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Asafoetida
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
हींग
In German
St. Augustine Grass
asafoetida
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Asafoetida
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Asa fétida
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Asafoetida
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Asafoetida
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Ferula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also St. Augustine Grass does not have fragrant flowers. St. Augustine Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing. 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 St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine 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.