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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Trees

Origin

Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire

Number of Varieties

8136
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-134-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm25.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm12.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Purple, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Chartreuse, Gold

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse, Gold

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs

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, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker

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
Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

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
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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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Goldmine Phlox

In German

Devil's Backbone
Goldgrube Phlox

In French

Backbone du Diable
Phlox Goldmine

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Phlox Goldmine

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Goldmine Phlox

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Phlox Goldmine

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Goldmine Phlox

In Latin

Narum diaboli
.org Phlox

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae
Polemoniaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Phlocideae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Polemonioideae

Number of Species

200067
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Goldmine Phlox

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Goldmine Phlox

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Goldmine Phlox

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