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Devils Backbone
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Lemon Verbena
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Shrub

Origin

Madagascar
Argentina, Chile

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata

Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Roadsides, Scrubs

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-138-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-8

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Brownish Red

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
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Lance shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALOYSIA triphylla

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Lemon Verbena

In German

Devil's Backbone
Lemon Verbena

In French

Backbone du Diable
Aloysia

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Aloysia triphylla

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Lemon Verbena

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Aloysia triphylla

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Lemon Verbena

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Lemon Verbena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Lamiales

Family

Crassulaceae
Verbenaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Aloysia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

20007
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Lemon Verbena

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