Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Madagascar
Types
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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Erysimum capitatum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Sanddune Wallflower, Western Wallflower, Prairie Rocket
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
रेत टिब्बा Wallflower
Devil's Backbone
In German
Sanddüne Wallflower
Devil's Backbone
In French
Sable Dune Wallflower
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Duna de arena Wallflower
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Sand Dune Wallflower
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Duna Wallflower
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Wydma Wallflower
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Sand Dune Wallflower
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Sanddune Wallflower and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Sanddune Wallflower and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Sanddune Wallflower and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sanddune Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sanddune Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sanddune Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sanddune Wallflower and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Sanddune Wallflower and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Sanddune Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sanddune Wallflower and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Sanddune Wallflower flower color: Light Yellow
Sanddune Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Sanddune Wallflower and Devils Backbone
Care of Sanddune Wallflower and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sanddune Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sanddune Wallflower 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.