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Achillea 'Snow Sport'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Achillea 'Snow Sport' (yarrow) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white flowers during early summer to early fall. The matte foliage is deep olive green in colour, fine in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses Cut flowers and dried flowers.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Achillea 'Snow Sport' tolerates drought and salt, and has a natural resistance to deer. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Achillea 'Snow Sport' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.
Cautions Be advised that Achillea 'Snow Sport' (yarrow) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.