American Pokeweed

This very bold plant produces 6 inch long bunches of small flowrs which are followed by (poisonous) berries that mature to a dark shiny purple, the stout trunk-like mainstem is often tinged with red and supports very broad and large leaves (up to 10 inch long), produces a very large taproot that can be 5 inch or more across at the top in a mature plant, has very high wildflife value, songbirds and a variety of creatures enjoy the seeds, a very good dye and/or ink can be made from the berries, clay and gravel tolerant, attracts native pollinators.

4-8 foot Tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4b-11a
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: NB across s. QC and ON to MN, south through TX and FL

Germination - Easy: : cold stratify 8 weeks, fresh seed best

American Pokeweed in a quart pot $13.25

American Pokeweed Seed Packet $5.00

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