Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purplish Green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Wiechlina
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass 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 Kentucky Bluegrass 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.