Actaea pachypoda
White Baneberry
Heavily dissected foliage plant for mesic woods. This plant has spikes of white flowers that preceed white fruit with black spots in the center, resembling doll’s eyes. Most parts of this plant are extremely toxic and should not be consumed.
- Height: 18" – 24"
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: May
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Actaea pachypoda
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Ornamental Fruit
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Woodland
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Flower Color
- White
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 18" to 24"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Slow
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Origin
- Greater Midwest
Possible Substitutions for Actaea pachypoda
Carex squarrosa (NGN)
Narrow-leaved Cattail Sedge
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 18" – 24"
Carex frankii (NGN)
Bristly Cattail Sedge
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 18" – 24"
Bromus pubescens (NGN)
Woodland Brome
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 18" – 24"
Frequently Purchased With Actaea pachypoda
Schizachyrium scoparium (NGN)
Little Bluestem
Mertensia virginica
Virginia Bluebells
