Overview
Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Phytolacca, part of the Phytolaccaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and clay soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.
About
Phytolacca icosandra, sometimes known as button pokeweed or tropical pokeweed, is a species of flowering plant found in the neotropics and introduced into the warmer areas of the western USA.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phytolacca
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group
- Propagation
- Seed in early spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group?
Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group need?
Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group grows best in loam and clay soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group hardy in the UK?
Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Group?
Seed in early spring.
More in the Phytolacca genus
- Phytolaccapokeweed
- Phytolacca acinosaIndian pokeweed
- Phytolacca dioicabella sombra
- Phytolacca esculenta
- Phytolacca insularis