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Queen of Sheba

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Actaea racemosa L. x Actaea simplex (DC.) Wormsk. ex Prantl · Ornamentals · bred by Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

also searched as: квин оф шеба

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is a large, bushy, rhizomatous deciduous perennial with a height of 150 to 200 cm. The leaves are deeply dissected, maple-like in shape, and have a dark purple, almost black color.

The inflorescences are long, graceful, and drooping, consisting of small fragrant white flowers. Flowering occurs from August to October.

The variety is winter hardy, tolerating USDA zones 4–8. It prefers partial shade or shade, humus-rich, moist and well-drained soil; it poorly tolerates waterlogging.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Petrus Hendricus Oudolf 26 Developed the variety
Applicant
Petrus Hendricus Oudolf 26 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Petrus Hendricus Oudolf 26 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20122513
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  1. Application filed 14 November 2012
  2. Registered 23 February 2015
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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