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
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Ovate to lance-shaped leaves 25-30cm (6-12in) long
  • White
    White to pink
  • Height
    To 4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun

PHYTOLACCA americana

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Berries are TOXIC
    Pests & Diseases
    Can be a carrier of several viruses, such as yellows, mosaic and ringspot
    Place of origin
    Eastern North America to Mexico
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    To 20cm (8in) long, elongating to 30cm (12in), sometimes becoming pendent
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Purple
    Purple-tinged in autumn
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
    Toxic if eaten
    (People & Pets)
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Phytolacca - Growing Guide
to 4m (13ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
  1m (39in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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