Poke Knotweed
Koenigia phytolaccifolia
Dianne Fristrom
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygonaceae
- Genus:
- Koenigia
- Species:
- Koenigia phytolaccifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Green
Native Range
United States: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Gaeides editha
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons)
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
- Notes:
- prefers high organic matter content