Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
creamy white
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
desert broom
In German
Kermesbeere
Wüste Besen
In French
POKEBERRY
desert broom
In Spanish
Pokeberry
escoba del desierto
In Greek
POKEBERRY
desert broom
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
alkiermes
desert broom
In Latin
pokeberry
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pokeberry and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Desert Broom. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Desert Broom
Season and care of Pokeberry and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Desert Broom Physical Information
Pokeberry and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Desert Broom are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Pokeberry and Desert Broom
Care of Pokeberry and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.