Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Gayfeather
Devil's Backbone
In German
Gayfeather
Devil's Backbone
In French
Gayfeather
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Gayfeather
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Gayfeather
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Gayfeather
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Gayfeather
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Gayfeather and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gayfeather and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Gayfeather and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Gayfeather and Devils Backbone
Care of Gayfeather and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.