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PHYTOLACCA americana
Commonly known as American pokeweed
Upright growing perennial with white to pink flowers and then striking blackish, maroon berries which are highly toxic to humans but readily eaten by birds
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DeciduousOvate to lance-shaped leaves 25-30cm (6-12in) long
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WhiteWhite to pink
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HeightTo 4m (13ft)
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Spread1m (39in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect, unpleasant-smelling perennial with branching, red-marked stems and fleshy roots. Small flowers are followed by blackish maroon berries
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
PHYTOLACCA americana
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowBerries are TOXICPests & DiseasesCan be a carrier of several viruses, such as yellows, mosaic and ringspotPlace of originEastern North America to Mexico
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Flower ShapeRacemesTo 20cm (8in) long, elongating to 30cm (12in), sometimes becoming pendent
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)PurplePurple-tinged in autumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Phytolacca - Growing Guide
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