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Achillea ptarmica

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 cm (2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Achillea ptarmica (sneezeweed) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and aromatic. A specimen plant, Achillea ptarmica (sneezeweed) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bog, border, cut flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Achillea ptarmica . Achillea ptarmica is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Achillea ptarmica (sneezeweed) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Achillea ptarmica (sneezeweed) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.