Achillea ptarmica
sneezewort
An erect perennial to 60cm tall with narrowly lance-shaped, finely-toothed, dark green leaves to 6cm long. Loose clusters of white flowerheads are borne in summer
Other common names
ball of snowbastard pellitory
see moreEuropean pellitory
fair maids of France
goosetongue
seven years' love
sneeze yarrow
sneezeweed
white tansy
wild pellitory
ystreqllys
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Achillea can be mat-forming or upright perennials, mostly herbaceous, with sometimes aromatic, pinnately divided or simple and toothed leaves and flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, N of Mediterranean
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in semi-shade in a moist soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required, but deadheading will prolong the flowering season
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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