White baneberry. A clump-forming perennial with pinnate leaves Spherical racemes of white flowers followed by white berries with a black eye on red stalks. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to July. Fruits July to September. Shaded site. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Actaea alba
A clump-forming perennial with pinnate leaves Spherical racemes of white flowers followed by white berries with a black eye on red stalks.
Additional information
| Generic | Actaea |
|---|---|
| Species | alba |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | White baneberry |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, July |
| Colour Fruit | white |
| Fruits When | July, September |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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