Baneberry

Botanical Name

Actaea pachypoda

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 7

Height

18 to 30 inches

Width

2 to 3 feet

Flowers

Mid to late spring: white

Light

Part to full shade

Soil

Moist, organic, well-drained

Planting & Care

Excellent plant for the woodland garden
Prefers soil that is moist, but not soggy
Divide in late fall or early spring
Berries are extremely poisonous if eaten, avoid planting in areas with young children

Problems

None serious

May 31 & June 1, 2019
The Green Bay Botanical Garden's Garden Fair

June 8 & 9
Ebert's Greenhouse Village
Ixonia, WI

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