Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Perennial
  
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
  
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Not Applicable
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblong elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
  
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Insignificant
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
  
Primula beesiana
  
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
  
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
  
In Hindi
Inkberry
  
candelabra primrose
  
In German
Inkberry
  
Kerzenleuchter Primel
  
In French
Inkberry
  
candélabre primevère
  
In Spanish
Inkberry
  
Primula beesiana
  
In Greek
Inkberry
  
μανουάλια primrose
  
In Portuguese
Inkberry
  
prímula candelabros
  
In Polish
inkberry
  
kandelabry pierwiosnka
  
In Latin
Inkberry
  
candelabra Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Aquifoliales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Phytolaccaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Onagroideae
  
Season and Care of Inkberry and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Inkberry and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Inkberry and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Inkberry and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Inkberry and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Inkberry and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Inkberry and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.