Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
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
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Elfin Pink Penstemon 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
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.