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Red Baneberry

Actaea Rubra

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Overview

Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands. It features delicate, fern-like foliage and dense clusters of small white flowers in spring, maturing to bright red berries by late summer. The plant typically grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread. Caution: its alluring berries are toxic if ingested. Ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater HighZones 3–7Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 to 3 feet, image 83
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — white flowers in the garden; and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximatelyRed Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands; the plant typically, image 51Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Caution: its alluring berries are toxic if ingestedRed Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — each about 1/3 to 1/2 inch in diameter; the true spectacle begins as the plant produces vivid red berriesRed Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The plant typically grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread; perennial for deep shade or shade, image 54Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The plant typically grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread; perennial for deep shade or shade, image 79+101

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 to 3 feet, image 83
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — white flowers in the garden; and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands; the plant typically, image 51
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Caution: its alluring berries are toxic if ingested
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — each about 1/3 to 1/2 inch in diameter; the true spectacle begins as the plant produces vivid red berries
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The plant typically grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread; perennial for deep shade or shade, image 54
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The plant typically grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread; perennial for deep shade or shade, image 79
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — perennial for deep shade or shade
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — white flowers in the garden; and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of, image 73
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — This woodland plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8, favoring dappled sunlight to full shade; or alongside, image 82
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — especially in dry periods; red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American, image 72
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — In late spring to early summer; ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8, image 87
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — fluffy white flowers that are grouped in terminal clusters
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — perennial for deep shade or shade; especially in dry periods
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — These blooms are not only visually appealing but also attract pollinators like bees to the garden; red Baneberry is an excellent
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 to 3 feet
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry is an excellent choice for naturalistic plantings; in late spring to early summer
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — In late spring to early summer; ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8, image 62
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — creating a delicate texture; perennial with white blooms, image 61
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — These blooms are not only visually appealing but also attract pollinators like bees to the garden
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — In late spring to early summer
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Following the flowering period
Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — fern-like foliage and dense clusters of small white flowers in spring; creating a delicate texture, image 77
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