Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Moderate
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Bartn
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
sweet william
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
william doce
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
słodki William
Diabelski laska
In Latin
amaranthus
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweet William and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Sweet William and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Sweet William and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray 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 Sweet William and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Sweet William and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate 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.