Verbena

Asafoetida

About Verbena and Asafoetida

Verbena

Asafoetida

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Herbs

Origin

America, Europe

India, Iran

Types

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

50-

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

Desert, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

6.56 cm100.00 cm

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Minimum Width

10.50 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Green

Orange, Brown, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

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

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Edible, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Purpletop Vervain

Ferula assa-foetida

Common Name

Verbena

Asafoetida

In Hindi

verbena

हींग

In German

Eisenkraut

asafoetida

In French

verveine

Asafoetida

In Spanish

Verbena

Asa fétida

In Greek

λουίζα

Μηδικό σίλφιο

In Portuguese

verbena

Asafoetida

In Polish

werbena

Asafoetida

In Latin

Grindelia

Asafoetida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Apiales

Family

Verbenaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Verbena

Ferula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250130

1 27800

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Properties of Verbena and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Asafoetida. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Verbena has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough. 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 Verbena and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Verbena and Asafoetida

Season and care of Verbena and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Asafoetida season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Verbena and Asafoetida Physical Information

Verbena and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Asafoetida are as follows:

Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Verbena and Asafoetida

Care of Verbena and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Verbena 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.