Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial and Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
  
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
  
Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
  
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
  
Food for animals
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
  
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
  
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
  
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
  
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
  
स्वीट विलियम
  
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
  
Bartn
  
In French
Walking bâton du diable
  
sweet william
  
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
  
Guillermo dulce
  
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
  
είδος γαρύφαλλου
  
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
  
william doce
  
In Polish
Diabelski laska
  
słodki William
  
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
  
amaranthus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Araliaceae
  
Caryophyllaceae
  
Genus
Aralia
  
Dianthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aralioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Sweet William
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Sweet William Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Sweet William 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
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Sweet William
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.