Korean Pokeweed, Pokeberry

Phytolaccainsularis

Genus
Phytolacca (fy-toh-LAK-uh)
Species
insularis (in-soo-LAIR-is)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Hulbert, Oklahoma

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Gardener's Notes:

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | neutral

This is a rare endangered plant in Korea. Used in herbal medicine.

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