Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Coral, Lavender, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Black
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PAPAVER orientale
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Oriental Poppy
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
ओरिएंटल पोस्ता
POKEBERRY
In German
Türkischer Mohn
Kermesbeere
In French
Poppy Oriental
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
amapola oriental
Pokeberry
In Greek
Oriental παπαρούνας
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Poppy Oriental
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Oriental Poppy
alkiermes
In Latin
Oriental Poppy
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Papaveraceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oriental Poppy and Pokeberry
Season and care of Oriental Poppy and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Oriental Poppy and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oriental Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Pokeberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Oriental Poppy is Loam and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oriental Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Oriental Poppy and Pokeberry Physical Information
Oriental Poppy and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Oriental Poppy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Oriental Poppy and Pokeberry are as follows:
Oriental Poppy flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Coral, Lavender, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Black
Oriental Poppy leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Oriental Poppy and Pokeberry
Care of Oriental Poppy and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oriental Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oriental Poppy 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.