Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Walking bâton du diable
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
cólquico
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
aftomn gema
In Polish
Diabelski laska
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Autumn Crocus
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.