Achillea Peter Cottontail
£12.00
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notes
Achillea ptarmica Peter Cottontail is different from other yarrows because it produces extremely dainty, individual flowers against dark foliage with the effect of adding spots of white light to a border. Sun loving and drought tolerant, this pretty perennial will attract native pollinators and the blooms are lovely in flower arrangements, fresh or dried.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 70cm (2ft) over 2-5 years
Features
notes
Achillea ptarmica Peter Cottontail is different from other yarrows because it produces extremely dainty, individual flowers against dark foliage with the effect of adding spots of white light to a border. Sun loving and drought tolerant, this pretty perennial will attract native pollinators and the blooms are lovely in flower arrangements, fresh or dried.
Insights
In case you are wondering, ptarmica comes from the onomatopoeic Greek word for sneeze, because it was thought that the hairy leaves of this plant caused sneezing, granting it the nickname Sneezewort.
Details
- Flowers: May - September
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South, West or East aspect
- Full sun
Care
- Cut right down in late winter.
Scent
Fragrant foliage
Glossary