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red baneberry

red baneberry

Actaea rubra

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 9b

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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
Family
Ranunculaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with