Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Aralia spinosa
Not Avaialble
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Lake Sides, savannahs
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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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
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Average
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
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Crickets
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Giant Silvergrass
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Giant Silvergrass
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Riesenschilf
In French
Walking bâton du diable
géant silvergrass
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Giant Silvergrass
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Giant Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Silvergrass gigante
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Giant Silvergrass
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Giant Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Silvergrass
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Silvergrass Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Silvergrass 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
Giant Silvergrass flower color:
- Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Silvergrass
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Giant Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Silvergrass pruning is done 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 Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.