Interaction of Cd/Zn hyperaccumulating plant (Sedum alfredii) and rhizosphere bacteria on metal uptake and removal of phenanthrene

► Interactions between hyperaccumulator and bacteria on soil with metals and PAHs. ► Metal translocation factor and tolerance index of plant were increased. ► Reduction of bioconcentration factor and phytoextraction efficiency were alleviated.► ► Up to 96.3% of phenanthrene was removed in the treatment B + P ► High P accumulation in plant was observed which is involved in metal detoxification.