Inkberry

Physostegia

About Inkberry and Physostegia

Inkberry

Physostegia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Perennial

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Shrub

Number of Varieties

370

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

Sunny Edge

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black

Red, Green, Light Green

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

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Root Division

Plant Maintenance

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX glabra

PHYSOSTEGIA

Common Name

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

Physostegia

In Hindi

Inkberry

Physostegia

In German

Inkberry

Physostegia

In French

Inkberry

Physostegia

In Spanish

Inkberry

Physostegia

In Greek

Inkberry

Physostegia

In Portuguese

Inkberry

Physostegia

In Polish

inkberry

Physostegia

In Latin

Inkberry

Physostegia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Aquifoliales

Lamiales

Family

Phytolaccaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Ilex

Physostegia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

60065

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Properties of Inkberry and Physostegia

Wondering what are the properties of Inkberry and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Inkberry and Physostegia. Inkberry doesn't have thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also Inkberry does not have fragrant flowers. Inkberry has allergic reactions like and Physostegia has allergic reactions like . 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 Inkberry and Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Inkberry and Physostegia

Season and care of Inkberry and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Inkberry and Physostegia Physical Information

Inkberry and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Physostegia are as follows:

Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green

Care of Inkberry and Physostegia

Care of Inkberry and Physostegia 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 Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.