Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Aralia spinosa
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
Blue Violet
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 divaricata 'Blue Moon'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
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 Wild Blue Phlox and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Blue Phlox and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 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 Wild Blue Phlox and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox 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.