Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States
Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Inkberry
silver dollar
In German
Inkberry
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Inkberry
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Inkberry
planta de la plata
In Greek
Inkberry
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Inkberry
silver dollar
In Polish
inkberry
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Inkberry
silver dollar
Order
Aquifoliales
Brassicales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Inkberry and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Inkberry and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Inkberry and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Inkberry and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Inkberry and Silver Dollar
Care of Inkberry and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.