Baneberry Plant

The Baneberry Plant is Attractive, Hardy, and Appealing to Many Gardener  

The beguiling Baneberry plant genus includes about eight perennials that grow throughout the temperate woodland area in northern climates. Each Baneberry plant grows to about 12-18 inches tall (30-45 centimeters) and produces attractive (albeit slightly bizarre) berries of multiple colors. The plant's name indicates the color of its berries, such as a white Baneberry possessing white berries, the red having red or ivory berries, etc., that add a little color to your garden.

Typically, most Baneberry plant species will flower in late spring after being planted in late autumn.

These perennials thrive best with moist soil until the seeds germinate and after they blossom. Add them around the sides of your home or in your garden to add a little variety and to drive away many pests and animals, like deer and rabbits. These animals instinctively avoid the Baneberry species due to the bitter taste of their berries. Birds love Baneberry, however, so they are an excellent option for bird watchers.

Grow these perennials in well-drained and rich soil in partial shade. Full sunlight is not always a good option because it may damage some Baneberry plants. Thankfully, most Baneberry species are pretty hardy and plant well in zones three through eight. However, they can grow easily indoors during colder seasons, allowing them to expand and become healthier and more attractive.

Baneberry plant care is quite simple for even the least inexperienced gardener to manage. Keep their soil moist at all times, providing regular watering to avoid starvation. Check the top of the ground every day before you water. Only water if it feels dry or if the soil is damp but not water-rich. Stop watering before any water pools on the surface of the dirt, though, as this may drown the Baneberry when pooling too long.

Keep the soil loose with occasional aeration to provide the plant with room to grow and expand. Provide rich soil — as with other perennials — for maximum growth potential. Mulch the plant's base before the snow falls to protect the roots from cold, ice and freezing. Layer the mulch no more than one inch thick around the plant to provide the maximum level of benefits.

While the Baneberry is an attractive plant that will add a little color to your home, make sure to keep them out of the curious hands of children; every part of the plant — including the berries — is poisonous to people when consumed. Thankfully, they should induce almost immediate vomiting to minimize the potential side effects. However, some people may experience stomach cramps, dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, hallucinations, burning mouth, and even respiratory distress and heart attacks, depending on how many berries they eat.

Don't let this fact scare you too much — Baneberry plant berries look odd to people and grow high on the plant, making them hard for children to grab. Talk to your children about this danger, and you should have no difficulty making this plant work for your gardening needs.

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