Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
Artemisia annua
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
Artemisia
In German
Kermesbeere
Artemisia
In French
POKEBERRY
Artemisia
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Artemisia
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Artemisia
In Polish
alkiermes
Artemisia
In Latin
pokeberry
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Pokeberry and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Artemisia. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly 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 Pokeberry and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Artemisia
Season and care of Pokeberry and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pokeberry and Artemisia Physical Information
Pokeberry and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Artemisia are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pokeberry and Artemisia
Care of Pokeberry and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.