Shasta Daisy

Devils Backbone

About Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone

Shasta Daisy

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Perennial Flower

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

308

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Habitat

meadows, Upland, Wild

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-13

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Condiment

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LEUCANTHEMUM 'Full Sail'

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Shasta Daisy

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Shasta Daisy

Devil's Backbone

In German

Shasta Daisy

Devil's Backbone

In French

Shasta Daisy

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Shasta Daisy

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Shasta Daisy

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Shasta Daisy

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Shasta Daisy

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Shasta Daisy

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Malpighiales

Family

Asteraceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Leucanthemum

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Anthemideae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

412000

1 27800

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Properties of Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone. Shasta Daisy doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Shasta Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Shasta Daisy has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shasta Daisy season is Summer and Devils Backbone season is Summer. The type of soil for Shasta Daisy is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shasta Daisy is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Shasta Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Shasta Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Shasta Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone

Care of Shasta Daisy and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shasta Daisy pruning is done 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 Shasta Daisy 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.