Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Garden Peony
Diabelski laska
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Apiales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Garden Peony and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Garden Peony and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Garden Peony and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Garden Peony and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.