Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Broom
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Broom
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Besen
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
balai
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
escoba
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
σκούπα
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
vassoura
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
miotła
Diabelski laska
In Latin
iuniperorum
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broom and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Broom and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broom and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Broom and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broom and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
Broom leaf color: 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 Broom and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Broom and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom pruning is done 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 Broom 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.