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    Jeff_Beck
    McKinney, TX


    February 13, 2004 11:36 PM

    Post #781079

    American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pidgeonberry, Pokeberry
    Phytolacca americana

    All parts of this plant are toxic to humans.

    http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/576/

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    Iowagal
    CHARITON, IA (Zone 5a)

    February 14, 2004 1:31 AM

    Post #781199

    Our bluebirds absolutely love the berries on this pokeweed plant. However it has a huge tap root and is very hard to keep under control. I have learned this the hard way by letting it freely reseed two years ago and now am constantly fighting to control the new seedlings!
    wannadanc
    Olympia, WA

    April 27, 2004 8:23 AM

    Post #851289

    I am curious (out of necessity) - having purchased a Phytolacca esculenta (Chinese pokeweed) - about "where" to plant it - sun/shade? I realize it probably should be containerized - yes? Space is not a problem for me - nor is the business of nicely organized flower beds - but I could put it in a big pot, next to my pond, in partial shade ...is that a reasonable plan???

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