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White Baneberry

Actaea Pachypoda

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Overview

White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda), also known as 'Doll's Eyes,' is a North American perennial reaching heights of 1.5-2.5 feet. It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, fertile soil. Notable for its striking white berries on thick red pedicels after spring blooming, the plant is toxic and best suited for woodland gardens away from children and pets. Its foliage adds texture to shade gardens. Zones 3-8.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
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White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — a critical point to note if the landscape is accessible to children or petsWhite Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — well-drained soil and prefers a spot with partial to full shade; which can reach up to 6 inches in length, image 62White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — offering a striking contrast.<br><br>However; perennial for deep shade or shadeWhite Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — perennial with white bloomsWhite Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Actaea pachypoda produces small white flowers on dense; well-drained soil and prefers a spot with partial to full shadeWhite Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — perennial with white blooms; the flowers give way to the distinctly eye-catching fruit - pearl-like berries with a+90

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2.5 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Its foliage adds texture to shade gardens; actaea pachypoda produces small white flowers on dense
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — a critical point to note if the landscape is accessible to children or pets
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — well-drained soil and prefers a spot with partial to full shade; which can reach up to 6 inches in length, image 62
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — offering a striking contrast.<br><br>However; perennial for deep shade or shade
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — perennial with white blooms
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Actaea pachypoda produces small white flowers on dense; well-drained soil and prefers a spot with partial to full shade
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — perennial with white blooms; the flowers give way to the distinctly eye-catching fruit - pearl-like berries with a
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Notable for its striking white berries on thick red pedicels after spring blooming
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — reminiscent of the pupil of an eye; north-facing sides of buildings.<br><br>In spring, image 69
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — presents a unique and mystical element to any garden; every part of this plant is highly toxic if ingested, image 59
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — white fruit that gives it the common name "Doll\'s Eyes." This North American perennial thrives in U.S; white Baneberry
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — perennial for deep shade or shade
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda); notable for its striking white berries on thick red pedicels after spring blooming
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, fertile soil; these berries are perched atop thick, image 55
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — the plant is toxic and best suited for woodland gardens away from children and pets; its foliage adds texture, image 57
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — every part of this plant is highly toxic if ingested; presents a unique and mystical element to any garden
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Its foliage adds texture to shade gardens
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — making it ideal for areas under trees or on the cooler
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — The foliage comprises compound leaves with toothed leaflets; a critical point to note if the landscape is accessible to
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — white flowers in the garden; white baneberry flourishes in rich
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — also known as 'Doll's Eyes,' is a North American perennial reaching heights of 1.5-2.5 feet
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — These berries are perched atop thick; offering a striking contrast.<br><br>However, image 70
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — well-drained soil and prefers a spot with partial to full shade; which can reach up to 6 inches in length
White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — which can reach up to 6 inches in length; white flowers in the garden, image 67
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