Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Morocco
India, Iran
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
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 Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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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 as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Asafoetida
In German
Toadflax
asafoetida
In French
Toadflax
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Toadflax
Asa fétida
In Greek
Toadflax
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Linária
Asafoetida
In Polish
Toadflax
Asafoetida
In Latin
Toadflax
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Toadflax and Asafoetida
Season and care of Toadflax and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Asafoetida season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toadflax and Asafoetida Physical Information
Toadflax and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Asafoetida are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Toadflax and Asafoetida
Care of Toadflax and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.