Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
strawflower
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Strohblume
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
strawflower
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
strawflower
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
strawflower
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
strawflower
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
strawflower
Diabelski laska
In Latin
strawflower
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Strawflower and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Strawflower and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Strawflower and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Strawflower and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.