Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Aralia spinosa
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
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
H1, 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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Does not require regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Soft Rush
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Soft Rush
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Soft Rush
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Soft Rush
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Soft Rush
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Soft Rush
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Soft Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Common Rush
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Common Rush Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Common Rush 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
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Common Rush
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.