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Actaea 'Queen Of Sheba'

Also Known As

  • Queen of Sheba Bugbane

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Actaea 'Queen Of Sheba' plant details

Actaea 'Queen Of Sheba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with purple foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Actaea 'Queen Of Sheba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Actaea 'Queen Of Sheba'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Actea 'Queen Of Sheba' is a Piet Oudolf selection from Holland. The very deep purple foliage has flowers that are white and slightly weep when blooming. Wonderful!

Gardening facts about Actaea 'Queen Of Sheba' plant

How to Grow Actaea 'Queen Of Sheba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 1'-3'

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-7'

Width: 3'-4'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-5'

Width: 1'-2'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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