Devil's Walking Stick

Physostegia

About Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia

Devil's Walking Stick

Physostegia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Types

Aralia spinosa

Shrub

Number of Varieties

170

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary

Sunny Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green, Ivory

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Red, Green, Light Green

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings

Root Division

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs high amount of water

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Woodland margins

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Root

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as a potherb

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARALIA spinosa

PHYSOSTEGIA

Common Name

American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club

Physostegia

In Hindi

Devil's Walking Stick

Physostegia

In German

Teufelsspazierstock

Physostegia

In French

Walking bâton du diable

Physostegia

In Spanish

Bastón del Diablo

Physostegia

In Greek

Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου

Physostegia

In Portuguese

Vara andando de diabo

Physostegia

In Polish

Diabelski laska

Physostegia

In Latin

Virgam diaboli

Physostegia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Lamiales

Family

Araliaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Aralia

Physostegia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Aralioideae

Number of Species

3065

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia

Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia. Devil's Walking Stick has thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Walking Stick does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Walking Stick has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Physostegia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia

Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia Physical Information

Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia 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
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green

Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia

Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.