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Varieties We Bring In
Sim Black Negligee
We received some Baneberry on Jun 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jun 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Baneberry
Baneberry (Actaea spp.) is a shade-loving, cool-temperate woodland perennial (zones 3–8) bearing delicate white flowers and ornamental clusters of red or white berries — all parts are toxic. It is not suitable for NE Florida's zone 9b climate and is included here for reference only.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Moist, Well-drained
Care essentials
Baneberry requires part to full shade and is not suitable for NE Florida zone 9b landscapes; it is a cool-temperate woodland plant (zones 3–8) that cannot tolerate the region's summer heat and humidity.
In its native habitat, Baneberry prefers consistently moist, woodland soil; however, this plant is NOT recommended for NE Florida zone 9b — heat stress and warm winters prevent successful cultivation here.
Baneberry grows in rich, humus-laden, moist forest soils in zones 3–8. It is not suited for zone 9b Florida and should not be stocked for NE Florida customers.
Similar needs
Japanese Sedge
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
Ligularia
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Partridge Berry
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, loam, and pollinator-friendly.
Japanese Aucuba
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
Bleeding Heart
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
African Iris
Shares 3 of the same needs: moderate water, loam, and pollinator-friendly.
Common questions
Is Baneberry a good plant for St. Augustine?
Mature size: 3-6 ft × 2-4 ft. Light: Part Shade, Full Shade. Water needs: Moderate.