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 3–7Climate Temperate

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — fern-like foliage and dense clusters of small white flowers in spring

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Caution: its alluring berries are toxic if ingested

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — This woodland plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8, favoring dappled sunlight to full shade

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The plant typically grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — maturing to bright red berries by late summer

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — fern-like foliage and dense clusters of small white flowers in spring

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Caution: its alluring berries are toxic if ingested

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — This woodland plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8, favoring dappled sunlight to full shade

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The plant typically grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — <br><br>The foliage of Red Baneberry is a lush deep green

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — with compound leaves that are finely divided into toothed leaflets

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) — fluffy white flowers that are grouped in terminal clusters

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Following the flowering period

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) — creating a delicate texture

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — the true spectacle begins as the plant produces vivid red berries

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — each about 1/3 to 1/2 inch in diameter

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry is an excellent choice for naturalistic plantings

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — especially in dry periods

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The berries offer a striking contrast against the verdant foliage but are toxic if ingested

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — so they should be kept away from children and pets.<br><br>For landscape designs

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — or alongside ferns and hostas for a varied texture display

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — perennial for deep shade or shade

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — fern-like foliage and dense clusters of small white flowers in spring; creating a delicate texture

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