Cimicifuga (Actaea) rubra

Red Baneberry



  • Short, thick stems
  • Dense round clusters of small white flowers
  • Non-edible red berries
  • Blooms spring-early summer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Fragrant
Fragrant
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Native
Native
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Shade
Full Shade



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

For optimal growth, Actaea rubra prefers well-drained, humus-rich soils that remain consistently moist. It thrives in a range of light conditions, including full sun, part shade, or shade. The soil should be acidic, with a pH below 6.8, to ensure the plant's health and vigor.


Height: 12-36 in
Spread: 12-36 in
Spacing: 12-36 in
Price Level 1: $29.99~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Fragrant
  • Border or Bed
  • Native
  • Edging
  • Mass Planting

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained