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 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
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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