White Baneberry
Actaea pachypoda
Also known as Doll's Eyes, White Doll's Eyes, Baneberry
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A woodland perennial with delicate white flowers in spring, followed by distinctive white berries with a dark spot that persist into fall. Grows in shade and prefers cool, moist soil.
Why grow it
White baneberry offers reliable shade tolerance and spring interest in woodland gardens where many flowering perennials struggle. Compared to related Actaea species, its distinctive white berries with dark spots provide extended visual appeal through fall, making it useful for adding season-long structure rather than relying on spring flowers alone. It performs well in the cool, moist conditions typical of eastern North American woodlands without requiring special amendments or supplemental watering once established.
Watch out for
Establishment can be slow, particularly in the first year, so patience is needed before plants reach ornamental maturity. The foliage may look sparse or ungainly compared to other shade perennials during the growing season, requiring careful placement in garden compositions where it won't appear weak or abandoned.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A woodland perennial with delicate white flowers in spring, followed by distinctive white berries with a dark spot that persist into fall. Grows in shade and prefers cool, moist soil.
Climate Match for your location
See how well White Baneberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
White baneberry offers reliable shade tolerance and spring interest in woodland gardens where many flowering perennials struggle. Compared to related Actaea species, its distinctive white berries with dark spots provide extended visual appeal through fall, making it useful for adding season-long structure rather than relying on spring flowers alone. It performs well in the cool, moist conditions typical of eastern North American woodlands without requiring special amendments or supplemental watering once established.
Watch out for
Establishment can be slow, particularly in the first year, so patience is needed before plants reach ornamental maturity. The foliage may look sparse or ungainly compared to other shade perennials during the growing season, requiring careful placement in garden compositions where it won't appear weak or abandoned.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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