Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Russia
Types
Aralia spinosa
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Blackwort
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Blackwort
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Blackwort
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Blackwort
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Blackwort
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Blackwort
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Comfrey
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Comfrey Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Comfrey 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
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Comfrey
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.