Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Aralia spinosa
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Prairies
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray 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
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Switchgrass
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Switchgrass
In French
Walking bâton du diable
switchgrass
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
switchgrass
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
switchgrass
In Polish
Diabelski laska
switchgrass
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Switchgrass
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Switchgrass Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Switchgrass 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
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Switchgrass
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.