Baneberry
Actaea
Traits
Varieties We Bring In
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.
About 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. Starting at $24.95.
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
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Partridge Berry
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Japanese Aucuba
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
Bleeding Heart
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African Iris
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Common questions
Is Baneberry a good plant for St. Augustine?
Baneberry is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 3-6 ft × 2-4 ft.