Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Rich Woods
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Lavender, White
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Ovate-lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Phlox bifida
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Phlox bifida
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Phlox bifida
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox bifida and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida 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 Phlox bifida and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Phlox bifida and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox bifida 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.