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Actaea 'Queen of Sheba' (PBR)
baneberry or cimicifuga
A wonderfully dramatic perennial for an area of partial shade, 'Queen of Sheba' forms a handsome clump of...
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Plant description
A wonderfully dramatic perennial for an area of partial shade, 'Queen of Sheba' forms a handsome clump of decorative, dusky purple foliage, above which slender, bottlebrush-like flowerspikes appear in late summer. A rare and showy woodlander, it's useful for extending the colour and interest well into autumn - and if the faded flowerheads are left intact, they will even provide an interesting silhouette throughout the winter.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Actaea Queen of Sheba (PBR):
Provide support (ring stakes are ideal), well before the flowers appear. Congested colonies can be lifted and divided in late autumn or early spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans: Harmful if eaten
