The Plant Bat

Your Friendly Neighborhood Native Plant Nut in Austin, TX

Common name

American Pokeweed

Scientific name Phytolacca americana
Plant type Perennial
Other Common Names Great Pokeweed, Pokeweed, Pokeberry, Red Ink Plant, Pigeonberry
Size M (4' × 2')
Soil moisture Moist (well drained)
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Soil texture Sand, Loam, Clay

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