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White baneberry

Actaea pachypoda — native to 33 states. No live listing found as of 03 Nov 2026.

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Quick answer: White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is native to 33 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 03 Nov 2026.

White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)

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Where it's native

Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.

Growing conditions

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.

SunPart Shade, Shade
WaterMoist-Wet
SoilVarious well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils
BloomBloom Apr-Jun
HeightUp to 30 in tall
Wildlife valueConspicuous fragrant flowers attract pollinators, all parts poisonous
Toxicity

All parts, mainly berries and roots, toxic if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: burning mouth/throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations. Toxic principle unknown, possibly glycoside/essential oil, protoanemonin

Buying it

Wild species

No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 03 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.

No live seed or plant listing found as of 03 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.

Quick answers about White baneberry

Where is White baneberry native?

White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is native to 33 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.

When does White baneberry bloom?

White baneberry blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.

What growing conditions does White baneberry need?

Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist-Wet. Soil: Various well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils. Mature height: Up to 30 in tall.

Is White baneberry good for pollinators and wildlife?

Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous fragrant flowers attract pollinators, all parts poisonous.

Is White baneberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?

White baneberry is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.

Is White baneberry toxic?

All parts, mainly berries and roots, toxic if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: burning mouth/throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations. Toxic principle unknown, possibly glycoside/essential oil, protoanemonin.

Where can I buy White baneberry?

We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 03 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Actaea pachypoda by its scientific name.

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