Achillea ptarmica - P9

Description
The Sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces white flowers arranged in umbels from June to September. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Sneezewort is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sneezewort are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Sneezewort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Sneezewort sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh forget-me-not, Garden loosestrife.

Tasks
- Cut back: In the period from September to October.

Flower
Achillea ptarmica forms semi-double, white flowers arranged in umbels from June.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, pond edge