Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Dog Rose
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
POKEBERRY
In German
Heckenrose
Kermesbeere
In French
Dog Rose
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Pokeberry
In Greek
Dog Rose
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Dzika róża
alkiermes
In Latin
cynorrhodon
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dog Rose and Pokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Pokeberry? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Pokeberry. Dog Rose has thorns and Pokeberry doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dog Rose and Pokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Pokeberry
Season and care of Dog Rose and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Pokeberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dog Rose and Pokeberry Physical Information
Dog Rose and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Pokeberry are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dog Rose and Pokeberry
Care of Dog Rose and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.