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.