American Pokeweed

American Pokeweed blooms from summer to early fall and this is the end result

Let's start from the beginning. Pokeweed blooms from summer to early fall and this is what the plant looked like as it began to bloom in mid August.

You will see small white flowers arranged in clusters which then turn into green berries.

Exactly one month later, the berries are ripening to a purplish-black color. Don't squish the berries because they have a red dye inside them. Many types of songbirds love to eat these berries, but beware because the berries and the parts of this plant that are tinged with red are poisonous to humans and livestock. In fact, it is best to avoid any plant that has red stems and branches.

Ten days later, one group of berries is completely ripe.

It took exactly two months for one cluster of white flowers to become completely ripe berries. Photos were taken from August 18th to October 18th.

Pokeweed is native to North America, it has many branches and can grow to be approximately 6 feet tall. It is invasive and not easy to get rid of, but at least the songbirds will be happy.

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