Doll's Eyes, White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Doll's Eyes, White Baneberry
Actaea pachypoda

Fruit of White Baneberry
Fruit of White Baneberry
 
Features
Clusters of small, white flowers followed by white berries in mid-summer. Each berry has a black spot on it (like doll's eyes, thus the common name) 
 
Culture
Partial shade; moist, fertile soil. 
 
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
White
 
 
Bloom Season
May - June
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious problems.
 
Additional Notes

Berries are poisonous.

This plant is commonly found in rich, deciduous woods.