White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) ak-TAY-ah pah-KIP-oh-dah Synonyms:  Actaea alba Genus:  Actaea This 3-foot-tall and 2-foot-wide clumping perennial displays spiky racemes of white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by bright white berries with dark tips on bright red stalks. The berries are exceptionally showy and especially effective in shady woodland beds. Care:  Provide moist, fertile soil with lots of organic matter in partial to full shade. Propagation:  Divide in spring or sow seeds in fall. Problems:  Rust and leaf-feeding insects may be problems.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Fruit Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color White Uses Beds and Borders Style Shade, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials