About
A herbaceous perennial to about 1m tall from eastern Asia with ovate-elliptic, mid-green, coarsely toothed leaves and erect, branching racemes of small, white flowers followed by persistent, dark purple-black, glossy berries. An ornamental and unusual plant for a sheltered, warm, frost-free garden.
About the genus
Phytolacca are herbaceous perennials, shrubs or trees, with simple leaves, small flowers in erect or drooping spike-like racemes are followed by glossy, fleshy fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.