Phytolacca americana 25 PCS fresh seeds, American pokeweed, Pokeberry seeds, Pokebush sedds, Pokeweed, Poke sallet, Dragonberries, Inkberry

🌱 Phytolacca americana — American Pokeweed, Pokeberry, Pokebush, Pokeweed, Poke Sallet, Dragonberries, Inkberry

Phytolacca americana seeds are a rare and unique addition to any garden or collection. This herbaceous perennial belongs to the Phytolaccaceae family and is known for its striking purple-black berries and shiny black seeds.

🌿 Botanical Description

Phytolacca americana can grow up to 3 meters tall with a multi-headed short thick rhizome and a fleshy taproot. The large, green, simple leaves are opposite, pointed ovate, wedge-shaped-narrowed to the base, whole-cut, 5-40 cm long and 2-10 cm wide, with short angular petioles. The small, white flowers are bisexual, collected in elongated racemes (10-15, up to 30 cm long) at the ends of the shoots. The perianth is simple, with rounded-ovate, blunt, whitish at first, and then reddening lobes. Ten stamens. The ovary is upper. Blooms from June to September. The fruit is a purple-black berry, rounded and shiny. The seeds are reniform-lenticular, about 3 mm long, shiny, black.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in late spring or early summer. No pre-treatment required.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering, moderate fertilization.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (-34°C to -29°C), frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Phytolacca americana is native to eastern North America, from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and along streams. It thrives in sunny or partially shaded areas, with a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

✨ Interesting Facts

Phytolacca americana has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The berries are edible, but should be consumed in moderation due to their high toxicity. The plant has also been used as a natural dye and in folk remedies for various ailments.