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.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Actaea |
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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 | |
Propagation |
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