Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Hort Answers

Wildflowers

Red Baneberry
Actaea rubra

Red Baneberry in flower
Red Baneberry in flower
 
Features

Clusters of small white flowers, followed by red berries in mid-summer.

 
 
Culture
Partial shade; moist, fertile soil. 
 
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 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 insect or disease problems
 
Additional Notes

Berries are poisonous.

This plant is commonly found in rich deciduous woods.

The status of Red Baneberry is "rare" in Indiana and "threatened" in Ohio.