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Achillea ptarmica (Sneezewort)
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1 hour care
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Achillea ptarmica
Other names
sneezeweed, Ball of snow, Bastard pellitory, European pellitory, Wild pellitory, Fair maids of France, Seven years' young, Sneeze yarrow, White tansy, Sneezewort
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. ptarmica - A. ptarmica is an upright, herbaceous perennial with, linear, finely toothed, dark green leaves and sprays of off-white flowerheads in summer.
Achillea ptarmica is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Upright
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back untidy foliage in spring. Deadhead regularly.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Achillea ptarmica (Sneezewort) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Achillea ptarmica
Other names
sneezeweed, Ball of snow, Bastard pellitory, European pellitory, Wild pellitory, Fair maids of France, Seven years' young, Sneeze yarrow, White tansy, Sneezewort
Genus
Achillea Achillea
Species
A. ptarmica - A. ptarmica is an upright, herbaceous perennial with, linear, finely toothed, dark green leaves and sprays of off-white flowerheads in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back untidy foliage in spring. Deadhead regularly.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Achillea ptarmica (Sneezewort) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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