Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Applemint Baum
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Applemint Arbre
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Applemint and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Applemint and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Applemint and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.