Achillea ptarmica
Sneezewort
Achillea is a group of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. These plants are known for their hairy, aromatic leaves. They sport, flat clusters of small flowers at the top of each flowering stem which can be orange, white, yellow, pink or red. Achillea ptarmica is a greyish perennial with an erect, slightly hairy stem that grows to about 60cm and dies back in the winter. The flowers consist of off-white, short and broad rays surrounding a yellowish brown disc floret. Flowering is from mid to late summer.
Contributed by @Tanya126
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Sneezewort
Latin name
Achillea ptarmica
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Asteraceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.60 M
Achillea ptarmica
Achillea is a group of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. These plants are known for their hairy, aromatic leaves. They sport, flat clusters of small flowers at the top of each flowering stem which can be orange, white, yellow, pink or red. Achillea ptarmica is a greyish perennial with an erect, slightly hairy stem that grows to about 60cm and dies back in the winter. The flowers consist of off-white, short and broad rays surrounding a yellowish brown disc floret. Flowering is from mid to late summer.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Although not fussy, if the soil is heavy clay/on the wet side it will help to introduce some grit to improve drainage. Most Achillea prefer conditions to be on the dry side with a good amount of sun. Suggested planting locations and garden types; Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens, Prairie Planting, Cottage & Informal Garden.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Easily divided by digging up and pulling off rooted plantlets. The millefolium and ptarmica varieties spread by underground stems. Plants can be raised from seed but they won't be like their parents and we have found that plants from commercial seed are all different heights and usually very floppy.
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