Baneberries — Red baneberry (Actaea rubra) Seeds
Baneberries — Red baneberry (Actaea rubra) Seeds
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Plant Description: In spring, white rounded flower clusters on dark green foliage brighten up the shade garden and are important for early pollinators. Deep red fruits in late summer. Deer-resistant foliage.
Native to Maine: Yes
Growing conditions: Shade
Natural habitat: Deciduous woodlands, shady edges.
Grows up to: 2'
Blooms: Spring
Pairs well with: Jack-in-the-pulpit, blue lobelia, northern maidenhair fern, bunchberry, and black bugbane
Natural habitat: Moist deciduous forests and shady woodlands
Number of seeds per packet: 30 moist stratified seeds.
Germination codes: E and F
Sow these seeds, immediately upon receipt, outdoors in pots from November through February.Look for germination the second spring as these seeds go through a double dormancy - they need a cold-warm-cold period to germinate.This species is challenging to grow, and a great species for more experienced seed-sowers.
