Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'
Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' - Sneezewort
Series: The Pearl Group
More About Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'
- Quick spreading, rhizomatous perennial
- Tight, button-like, double, white flowers
- Lance-shaped, dark green leaves with fine-toothed margins
- Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried
- Bloom Time: June-July and sporadically into the fall
Interesting Notes:
The name Achillea comes from Greek mythology and as legend has it, was used to treat war wounds during battle.
Zone:
3Height:
50-60 cmSpread:
50-60 cmColour:
White,WhiteSneezewort Growing and Maintenance Tips
Achillea ptarmica grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Cut back faded flowers to encourage a second flush of blooms for late summer and to maintain overall appearance and shape.
Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Fast
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Dried Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Heat Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Flowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallSummer
Lt. Spr-Sum
Foliage Color
Green (dark)Landscape uses
Rooftop (extensive)Naturalizing
Suitable Substitutions for Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'
Achillea millefolium
Common Yarrow
Anaphalis margaritacea
Pearly Everlasting
Achillea ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail' (PPAF)
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