Doll’s Eyes (Actaea pachypoda) BARE ROOT

A.k.a. white baneberry. An interesting plant best knows for its striking white seed pods, which are said to resemble the eyes of classic china dolls.

Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Humus

Height: 1’-2.5’

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: May-June

Root Type: Rhizome 

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Nectar-less flowers attract small bees. Mice and some birds, including grouse, sapsuckers, and robins, may eat the berries. Foliage is toxic and not browsed by mammals.