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red baneberry

red baneberry

Actaea rubra

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

A woodland perennial with delicate white flowers in spring followed by striking bright red berries in late summer and fall. The glossy foliage and long-lasting berries make it an attractive shade garden plant.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia

Function & Care

wildlife benefitmedicinal

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division