Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed)

Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) with green and white flower cluster in a close up.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) cluster with tiny light colored flower parts and small green centers.

Botanical name: Phytolacca americana

Common name: American Pokeweed

Family: Phytolaccaceae

Origin: Eastern North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

White flowers are followed by purple to almost black berries, which are a good food source for songbirds.

Similar plants: Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed)


Image gallery: 13 images
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) black and green fruit close up on pinkish stems
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) clusters of round fruit transition from green to dark purple colors
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) white flower close up on a tall green central stalk.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) tall flower spike with many small white petals and green centers.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) with green fruit and pink stems in a close up.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) stems carry small green fruit on a long upright spike.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) with green leaves and white flower spikes in a plant.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) with green leaves and upright white flower spikes extending from stems.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) cluster with round green fruit, close up view of individual berry segment.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) cluster with round green fruit ripening on a hanging slender stem.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) white flower spikes rising above large, wide, green leaves close up.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) tall white flower clusters surrounded by large, textured green foliage stems.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) with green leaves and white flower spikes in a top view.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) displaying large green leaves and emerging white flower spikes from above.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) black fruit close up next to a wooden pencil for scale
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) cluster of round black fruit attached to a vibrant magenta stem
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) white flower close up on a tall green stem
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) tall white flower spike emerging from thick green textured leaves
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) white flower cluster rising above pointed green leaves close up
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) with small white buds standing above thick textured green foliage
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) black fruit and dark red stems on hanging plant branch close up.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) hangs deep black fruit from elongated red stems on leafy branches.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) with purple fruit and green leaves on this plant branch.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) clusters of purple fruit hang among many green leaves on stems.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) with deep purple fruit and large green leaves on a branch.
Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed) branches with ripening purple fruit and distinct green oval foliage.


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