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Beginner
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0.3m
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Achillea ptarmica 'Nana Compacta'
Other names: Sneezewort 'Nana Compacta', Yarrow 'Nana Compacta'
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Genus: Achillea
Variety or cultivar: 'Nana Compacta' _ 'Nana Compacta' is a compact, upright perennial with green leaves and grey-white flowers that bloom from summer until early autumn.
Achillea ptarmica 'Nana Compacta' is: Deciduous
Flower: Grey, White in Summer; Grey, White in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Achillea ptarmica 'Nana Compacta' (Sneezewort 'Nana Compacta') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Prairie planting, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Require more moist soil than other achilleas but will not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Performs best in partial shade.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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