Doll's Eyes (Actaea)
26-30â tall x 24-36â wide. If youâve got a shady garden with rich, moist soil, Dollâs Eyes (Actaea) will thrive and bring âthe unusualâ to that garden in late summer. Also known as baneberry, this long-lived perennial has a pleasing texture and habit, covering itself with soft, off-white bottlebrush blossoms in mid-spring. In summer, small white fruits develop with a purplish-black âeyeâ which is actually the scar from the flower stigma. The effect is charming, but although it might be thought of as a choice for childrenâs gardens, all parts of the plant are poisonous. Dollâs Eyes requires steady moisture, but also requires well-drained soil as it cannot sit in standing water. Itâs a great choice for the edges of a woodland blessed with humus-rich soil. Not only will it benefit from the shade and organic matter, the gardener will benefit from seeing those wonderful berries up close.
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Doll's Eyes (Actaea)
26-30â tall x 24-36â wide. If youâve got a shady garden with rich, moist soil, Dollâs Eyes (Actaea) will thrive and bring âthe unusualâ to that garden in late summer. Also known as baneberry, this long-lived perennial has a pleasing texture and habit, covering itself with soft, off-white bottlebrush blossoms in mid-spring. In summer, small white fruits develop with a purplish-black âeyeâ which is actually the scar from the flower stigma. The effect is charming, but although it might be thought of as a choice for childrenâs gardens, all parts of the plant are poisonous. Dollâs Eyes requires steady moisture, but also requires well-drained soil as it cannot sit in standing water. Itâs a great choice for the edges of a woodland blessed with humus-rich soil. Not only will it benefit from the shade and organic matter, the gardener will benefit from seeing those wonderful berries up close.
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26-30â tall x 24-36â wide. If youâve got a shady garden with rich, moist soil, Dollâs Eyes (Actaea) will thrive and bring âthe unusualâ to that garden in late summer. Also known as baneberry, this long-lived perennial has a pleasing texture and habit, covering itself with soft, off-white bottlebrush blossoms in mid-spring. In summer, small white fruits develop with a purplish-black âeyeâ which is actually the scar from the flower stigma. The effect is charming, but although it might be thought of as a choice for childrenâs gardens, all parts of the plant are poisonous. Dollâs Eyes requires steady moisture, but also requires well-drained soil as it cannot sit in standing water. Itâs a great choice for the edges of a woodland blessed with humus-rich soil. Not only will it benefit from the shade and organic matter, the gardener will benefit from seeing those wonderful berries up close.
