Pokeroot, Red Ink Plant. An erect perennial with mid-green leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers followed by blackish maroon berries. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to September. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. CAUTION toxic if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Phytolacca americana
An erect perennial with mid-green leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers followed by blackish maroon berries.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Phytolacca  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | americana  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pokeroot, Red Ink Plant  | 
		
| Flower Colour | white, pink  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Herbaceous  | 
		
| Height | 4m  | 
		
| Family | Phytolaccaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 1m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | July, September  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | black  | 
		
| Fruits When | September  | 
		
| Moisture | Moist  | 
		
| Protection | Sheltered site  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Border  | 
		
| Toxicity | CAUTION toxic if eaten  | 
		
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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