Phytolacca Species, Himalayan Pokeweed, Indian Poke, Red-Ink Plant

Phytolaccaacinosa

Genus
Phytolacca (fy-toh-LAK-uh)
Synonym
Phytolacca acinosa var. esculenta
Phytolacca esculenta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

San Diego, California

Dallas, Texas

Bellevue, Washington

Kirkland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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San Diego, CA | July 2017 | positive

Growing in San Diego 92105 in USDA zone 10A on the border of zone 10B. Eastern edge of Sunset zone 24 bordering zone 23.
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