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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Creeping Phlox
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Perennial

Origin

Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

825
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-134-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect
Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm10.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Blue, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
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Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Needle like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Phlox subulata

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Creeping Phlox

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Devil's Backbone
kriechend Phlox

In French

Backbone du Diable
phlox rampant

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
rastrero phlox

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
υφέρπουσα phlox

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
rastejar phlox

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
pełzanie floks

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Phlox serpentium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae
Polemoniaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

200067
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Creeping Phlox

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