Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Lemon Verbena
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Aloysia
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is 30.00 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 Lemon Verbena and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: 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 Lemon Verbena and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Lemon Verbena and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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.