american pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) - Perennials

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun

Hardiness zone

4-8

Minimum temperature

−29°F (−34°C)

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

american pokeweed

Phytolacca Americana

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial sun
Hardiness zone: 4-8
Minimum temperature: −29°F (−34°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant traits

Mature height4 ft-10 ft

Mature width36 in-5 ft

Plant typePerennials

Bloom seasonSummer, Fall

Foliage typeDeciduous

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe❌toxic

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Bees, Butterflies, Birds

american pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) - Perennials

Visualize this plant in your garden

american pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) - Perennials

See how american pokeweed would look in your yard with Neighborbrite.

Start designing