Red Baneberry, Black Cohosh, Coralberry, Rattlesnake Herb, Redberry Snakeberry, Actaea arguta, Actaea erythrocarpa, Actaea rubra subsp. arguta, Actaea spicata 'Erythrocarpa', Actaea spicata subsp. erythrocarpa, Actaea spicata var. erythrocarpa, Actaea spicata var. rubra
Perfect for shade gardens, Actaea rubra (Red Baneberry) is herbaceous perennial forming bushy clumps of finely divided, bright green foliage, enhanced by clusters of small fluffy white flowers in late spring and early summer. Borne on conspicuous red stems which rise above the foliage, they give way to pea-sized glossy scarlet berries in summer. Because of its attractive foliage, flowers, and bright red berries, Red Baneberry is an excellent selection for cool shade gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Actaea |
| Common names | Red Baneberry, Baneberry, Coralberry, Black Cohosh |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Midwest, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, California, Rocky Mountains, Alaska, Northeast, Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Actaea |
| Common names | Red Baneberry, Baneberry, Coralberry, Black Cohosh |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Midwest, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, California, Rocky Mountains, Alaska, Northeast, Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Actaea rubra (Red Baneberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Actaea rubra (Red Baneberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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