Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Devil's Backbone
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Backbone du Diable
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color:
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Devils Backbone and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Devils Backbone and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.