Perennials, Weeds > Actaea > Actaea pachypoda > Actaea pachypoda
Actaea pachypoda
Doll's-Eyes, White Baneberry
Origin: Eastern North America.
| Family |
| Ranunculaceae |
| Genus |
| Actaea |
| Species |
| pachypoda |
| Category |
| Perennials, Weeds |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 3 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 1 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -40 - (-35) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -40 - (-30) |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| All parts of the plants are toxic to humans and some animals, particularly the berries and roots. Reactions can be severe and may include skin irritation. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in cool, moist soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is a good idea to water in dry weather. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Generally pest and disease free. |
| Leaf Description |
| Compound leaves that are deeply cut and serrate, to 3.5-9 x 2.5-5 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers to 10 mm, white. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruit to 8 mm in diameter, white or pale red, fleshy with thickened, dark red stalks. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed in autumn or by division in early spring. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Highly toxic if ingested. |
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