Date Photo Taken: 06/02/2012
Location: woodridge, IL
Posted By: sas7169
Notes:
Perenial. I did not plant. grows to 5ft. Has stem with white small flowers, they turn purple/red in the Fall.
It gets afternoon sun. we do not water it.
stone Unregistered says:
Pokeweed.
The mockingbirds seem to enjoy the fruit, in the Autumn, so I keep them around… Plus, they are very photogenic!
http://stonethegardener.tumblr.com/post/25027168854/pokeberries-n-raindrops
Some people eat the greens, but I’m afraid to try.
The Constitution of the United States is said to have been written in pokeberry ink… Rich history in a plant seen as an undesirable weed by so many people.
June 23rd, 2012 at 3:32 pmBobby Flower Fanatic says:
Looks like dinner! Compare your plant with this previous post to Walter all about “Pokesalad”
June 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 pmhttp://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-q-and-a/pokeweed-poke-sallet/
According to the USDA distribution map, ya’ll got it.
Bobby Flower Fanatic says:
Hey, nice shots Stone.
June 24th, 2012 at 4:26 pm