Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
occasional watering once established
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
penstemon parryi
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
penstemon parryi
In French
Walking bâton du diable
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
parryi penstemon
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Diabelski laska
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Penstemon Parryi 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
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.