Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed)

Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) close up showing dark black fruit clusters and vibrant red stem stalks
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) with dark black fruit hanging from a thick, stiff red central stem

Botanical name: Phytolacca sp.

Common name: Pokeweed

Family: Phytolaccaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

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
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
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
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White flowers are followed by purple to almost black berries, which are a good food source for songbirds.

Similar plants: Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed)


Image gallery: 6 images
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) with small white flowers and round green fruit close up plant
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) showing small white flowers and developing green fruit on leafy stems.
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) with green fruit cluster in a detailed close up of the plant.
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) shows a cluster of segmented green fruit alongside small white flower buds.
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) dark purple fruit on a thick pink stem, close up
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) dark purple fruit maturing on a thick pink central stem
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) with green fruit and white flower close up on tall stem
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) showing a vertical stalk with small white flower and round green fruit
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) with small pink flower clusters and long green leaves close up.
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) upright flower spike with pink petals and green centers among large foliage.
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) white flower and small green fruit on the plant close up
Phytolacca sp. (Pokeweed) showing a vertical stalk with white flowers and small green round fruit


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