Quick answer: Devil's walking stick (Aralia spinosa) is native to 14 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High water, Moist |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, fertile to poor soils - sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Sep |
| Height | 12-15 ft, up to 20 ft |
| Wildlife value | Seeds favored by birds, leaves browsed by deer, nectar for bees/butterflies |
Invasive / regulated
none noted formally; colonizes freely by rhizomes/suckers, too aggressive for small spaces; native pioneering species
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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