Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 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
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
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
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
Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
Primula beesiana
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
candelabra primrose
In German
Kermesbeere
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
POKEBERRY
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Primula beesiana
In Greek
POKEBERRY
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
prímula candelabros
In Polish
alkiermes
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
pokeberry
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Properties of Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Pokeberry and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.