Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Morocco
United States, Canada
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Wildflower
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Toadflax
POKEBERRY
In German
Toadflax
Kermesbeere
In French
Toadflax
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Toadflax
Pokeberry
In Greek
Toadflax
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Linária
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Toadflax
alkiermes
In Latin
Toadflax
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Toadflax and Pokeberry
Season and care of Toadflax and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Pokeberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Toadflax and Pokeberry Physical Information
Toadflax and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Pokeberry are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Toadflax and Pokeberry
Care of Toadflax and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.