baneberry Atropurpurea Group
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Upright plants with brown-purple stems and foliage, and dense spikes of small, fragrant, white flowers in early autumn, often tinted purple in bud. There are a number of named cultivar within this group, chosen for their very dark leaves. Leaf and stem of un-named forms can vary; for best results choose plants in leaf
Scientific classification
- Species
- baneberry Atropurpurea Group (Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group))
- Genus
- Actaea
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of baneberry Atropurpurea Group
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of baneberry Atropurpurea Group
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baneberry Atropurpurea Group care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering or fruiting
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or by division in early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in cool, moist, moderately fertile soil, enriched with organic matter. Water thoroughly in dry weather
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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