Actaea pachypoda

Common name: Doll's Eyes

Native plant

Doll’s Eyes gets it name from the look of the seeds that are very white with a black spot, giving them the look of a doll’s eye. When happened upon in the woods, the candles of white flowers are a pleasure to behold. In the garden, you’ll need to plant in mesic soil, maybe slightly on the moist side to make sure that this plant really thrives. It seems that it can handle a fairly wide range of light exposure from shade to sun, with only west faces proving to be a detriment.

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Perennial- Specialty Species Tier 2
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Flat of 18 (pints)

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Plant Details

Plant type

Forbs

Soil type

Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic

Light exposure

Eastern Exposure / Morning Sun, High Canopy Shade (Usually from oaks), Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade

Bloom period

Spring

Urban environment

Requires Protected Site

Habitat

Sandy Soils, Savannas, Woodlands

Growth form

Shrubby/Clump

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

White

Fall color

Yellow

Size

Mature height
2 Feet
Mature width
1 Feet
Max height
4 Feet
Max width
2 Feet

Additional information

Pollinator hot spot

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