Switchgrass

Asafoetida

About Switchgrass and Asafoetida

Switchgrass

Asafoetida

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Herbs

Origin

North America, Canada, Mexico

India, Iran

Types

Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum

Number of Varieties

38-

0 40000

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Habitat

Prairies

Desert, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm100.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze

Orange, Brown, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Wildlife

Birds

Allergy

convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel

Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

switchgrass

Asafoetida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Apiales

Family

Poaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Panicum

Ferula

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Paniceae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

450130

1 27800

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Properties of Switchgrass and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Switchgrass and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Switchgrass and Asafoetida. Switchgrass doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Switchgrass does not have fragrant flowers. Switchgrass has allergic reactions like and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like . 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 Switchgrass and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Switchgrass and Asafoetida

Season and care of Switchgrass and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Switchgrass and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Switchgrass and Asafoetida Physical Information

Switchgrass and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Switchgrass and Asafoetida are as follows:

Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Switchgrass and Asafoetida

Care of Switchgrass and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Switchgrass 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.