Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Sneezewort)
Achillea 'Peter Cottontail', Sneezewort 'Peter Cottontail', Sneezeweed 'Peter Cottontail', Bastard Pellitory 'Peter Cottontail', European Pellitory 'Peter Cottontail', Fair-Maid-of-France 'Peter Cottontail', Goose Tongue 'Peter Cottontail', Sneezewort Yarrow 'Peter Cottontail', Wild Pellitory 'Peter Cottontail', White Tansy 'Peter Cottontail'
Reminiscent of Baby’s Breath, Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Sneezewort) is a perennial boasting a profusion of white, button-like flowerheads from early to early fall. Attractive to bees and butterflies, the blossoms are produced over a low mound of glossy, dark green, narrowly lance-shaped leaves. Prized for its long blooming season and easy care, this charming sneezewort is perfect for growing in borders, cottage gardens, wild gardens, naturalized areas or meadows. It also makes a wonderful cut flower.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 28-30 in. wide (70-75 cm). This plant slowly spreads by rhizomes and can form colonies over time.
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in average, moist, but well-drained soils. Tolerant of drought, heat and humidity. Protect from strong winds.
- Vital ingredient of beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, prairies or patio containers. Achillea is also valued for the excellent quality of its cut flowers, whether in bouquets or dried floral arrangements.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, powdery mildew. Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
- Propagate by division in spring. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain the vitality of the planting.
- Achillea ptarmica species is native to Eurasia.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Achillea |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 30" (60cm - 80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Achillea |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 30" (60cm - 80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
