Baneberries, also known as Cohoshes, Snakeberries
Baneberries require moist, well-drained soil and thrive in partial to full shade, making them ideal for woodland gardens. Special care points include ensuring the soil remains consistently moist, particularly during dry spells. Additionally, baneberries have toxic berries and foliage, so handle with care and plant in areas not accessible to children or pets.
Watering schedule: Every week
Toxic to Humans
| Care Difficulty | Hard |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans |
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Black cohosh is a perennial herb that is easy to grow in full or partial shade. Used in landscaping to add color and texture to leafy borders and shade gardens, it is highly aromatic and can be used to repel insects. The flower stalks of black cohosh will angle themselves toward bright light.
Red baneberry, or Actaea rubra, is a small clumping plant that grows pretty white flowers in the spring followed by bright red berries summer. Although the plant is pretty in shade gardens, it is poisonous and should never be ingested.
White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is a herbaceous perennial that can grow to be 30 to 61 cm tall. It blooms from spring to summer and has fragrant clusters of tiny white flowers. White baneberry blossoms smell like roses. Its berries and leaves are poisonous. This species grows best in partial shade.
Baneberry is a popular ornamental species, often planted in cottage and wildlife gardens, as well as borders, banks, and slopes. This perennial is toxic, so it should be handled with care and not ingested. Its creamy white flowers turn into black berries.
Baneberry produces pink-white flowers in late summer to early autumn. This late flourish is what gardeners love about the plant most. It is a poisonous plant that can cause severe harm if ingested. Baneberry's berries are especially lethal, hence the common name.
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