Achillea ptarmica 'Nana Compacta'
sneezewort 'Nana Compacta'
'Nana Compacta' is a compact herbaceous perennial, 30cm high, with undivided, narrow, dark green leaves, and flat clusters of flowerheads, each 1.5-2cm across, with pure white ray florets and grey-green-yellow centres, from early to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver Yellow White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade in an open position
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- 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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