Doll’s Eyes (Actaea pachypoda) SHIPS BEGINNING WEEK OF 12/2
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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.