White Baneberry

Actaea Pachypoda

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 3–8Climate Temperate

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)

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

Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (77)

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — a critical point to note if the landscape is accessible to children or pets; terminal clusters called racemes

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — white flowers in the garden; white baneberry flourishes in rich

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) — White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda); notable for its striking white berries on thick red pedicels after spring, image 53

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — perennial for deep shade or shade; deep green texture throughout the growing season

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — also known as 'Doll's Eyes,' is a North American perennial reaching heights of 1.5-2.5 feet; making it ideal, image 54

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) — Notable for its striking white berries on thick red pedicels after spring blooming; perennial with white blooms, image 56

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Its foliage adds texture to shade gardens; actaea pachypoda produces small white flowers on dense, image 58

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) — 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) — well-drained soil and prefers a spot with partial to full shade; which can reach up to 6 inches in length, image 62

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$White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — White baneberry flourishes in rich; white fruit that gives it the common name "Doll\'s Eyes." This North, image 61$