Phytolacca Species, Papa Cimarrona, South American Pokeweed, Southern Pokeweed

Phytolaccabogotensis

Genus
Phytolacca (fy-toh-LAK-uh)
Species
bogotensis (bo-go-TEN-sis)
Synonym
Phytolacca australis
Phytolacca bogotensis var. australis
Phytolacca micrantha
Phytolacca parviflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
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
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
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
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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