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Phytolacca bogotensis

Also Known As

  • Southern Pokeberry

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

Phytolacca bogotensis plant details

Phytolacca bogotensis is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phytolacca bogotensis

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: phytolaccaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, rare, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phytolacca bogotensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

New for 2010! A rare treat for you tropical plant geeks! From the lower Andes of Chile & Peru comes this lushly leaved shrub-like perennial, densely branched to 3’ x 4’ with large deeply veined spade-shaped foliage. Numerous & delightful 5-8” dense spikes of small pink flowers are borne in Summer followed by exceptionally ornamental shiny black berries. EASY & very fast growing, “Southern Pokeberry” prefers rich, composty, moist soil but is said to tolerate a month of drought once established.

Gardening facts about Phytolacca bogotensis plant

How to Grow Phytolacca bogotensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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