Bird and butterfly attractant -
Phytolacca americana or Phytolacca decandra or American Pokeweed
or Polk Sallet or Polk or Pokeweed or Red Inkberry p lant image coming soon |
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Phytolacca americana
(American Pokeweed, Polk Sallet, Polk, Pokeweed, Red Inkberry) |
Synonym: Phytolacca decandra
Family: Phytolaccaceae
Origin: Native to the eastern half of the United States
Light: Full sun/ sun-part shade
Height: 6'
Spread: 1-2'
Blooms: Cluster of small white flowers at end of long stem in early
summer
Foliage: Light green
with red tinge, alternate, oval-shaped, about 9" long on red leafstalk
Soil:
Wet, sandy, acidic-neutral (pH:5.6-7.5)
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds (Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing)
Uses: Border, specimen, hedge
Caution: Plant is invasive. Wear gloves when handling plant. Seeds are
poisonous.
Comments: Phytolacca americana or Phytolacca decandra or
American Pokeweed or Polk Sallet or Polk or Pokeweed or Red Inkberry is a
shrubby herbaceous perennial
that is very easily grown. This plant has a purple stem and it is a
birds, bees
and butterflies attractant. The interesting berry-like seeds are reddish-black
in color. Phytolacca americana is a self-seeder and makes a nice
ornamental plant.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-9 |
