Ferula Species, Asafetida, Devil's Dung, Food of the Gods
Ferulaalliacea

Synonym:Ferula assa-foetida

Synonym:Peucedanum alliacea

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting