American Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a robust, herbaceous perennial known for its rapid growth, large leaves, and dark purple berries. All parts of the plant are t
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil
Adaptable to a wide range of soils but prefers moist, well-drained, fertile loams with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Temperature
Tolerant of wide range, 10-30 °C
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required
Full sun to partial shade
Prefers full sun for best fruiting
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Water deeply when dry
Adaptable to a wide range of soils but prefers moist, well-drained, fertile loams with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Tolerant of wide range, 10-30 °C
Hardy in temperate zones
Outdoor
Generally not required
Only if soil is very poor
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Foliage, Fruit, Medicinal, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-3 m
Spread
0.6-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, alternate, ovate to lanceolate
Flower Size
0.3-0.6 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
40000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 9/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 9/5
Edible
No
All parts of Phytolacca americana are toxic, containing saponins, oxalates, and phytolaccatoxin. The roots, seeds, and mature berries are particularly potent. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension, conv
