Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Phytolaccaceae

Genus:

Phytolacca

Species:

Phytolacca bogotensis

USDA Symbol:

PHBO9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fall Color:

red, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist