Baneberries — Red baneberry (Actaea rubra) Seeds

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. 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.