Actaea rubra
$8.80
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Baneberry
This low growing deciduous perennial shrub grows to 2 feet tall.
A very ornamental plant with lush green dissected foliage and an excellent choice for a woodland garden. Also works well as a mounding ground cover in moist shade (woodland).
Its small snowflake-like flowers bloom from June to July followed by showy white or bright red berries.
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other:Â Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant
| Ecological Value | No mammals eat the leaves of this plant but its berries are consumed by a number of birds. |
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| Container | 1-Gal-O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-40 |
| Historical Uses | Native Americans used the juice from the fruits of various baneberry species to poison arrows, and used the root as a herbal remedy for menstrual problems. |
| Distribution | Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 10000 feet |
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| Habitat | Found in moist coniferous forests in cool, moist, nutrient-rich soil. |
