Actaea pachypoda prefers a rich soil with plenty of humus. The bright white berries on red stalks appear in late summer and remain on the plant until frost, providing good fall interest. In the spring, lacy white flower clusters …
Actaea pachypoda prefers a rich soil with plenty of humus. The bright white berries on red stalks appear in late summer and remain on the plant until frost, providing good fall interest. In the spring, lacy white flower clusters – about an inch wide and three inches tall –are held aloft and rise slightly above the highly textured foliage. The flowers lack nectar, but provide a critical source of early season pollen, which is collected by short tongued bees for their offsrping.
White Doll’s Eyes will thrive under Black Walnut trees. It will grow in clay, loam or sandy soils as long as it is not too dry and not too wet. Mulch this plant generously with leaves to create good humusy soil with consistent moisture. Mostly shade is best, as the leaves will yellow with too much sunlight. Plants can be divided in fall.
All parts of Actaea pachypoda plant are poisonous, but mainly the berries and roots. Birds consume the berries, apparently immune to the toxicity. Use caution when planting in an area where children or pets are present. Other common names include White Baneberry.
Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions. This map shows the native range, as well as the introduced range, of this species.
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