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Sneezeweed, Sneezewort Achillea ptarmica
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Botanical Name:
Achillea ptarmica
Common Name:
Sneezeweed, Sneezewort
Germination Test Type:
Cut
Collection Locale:
England
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3
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In Stock: 0.12 lb
Prices
Sample Bulk Pricing
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More Details Information
Characteristics
Medicinal
Butterfly Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
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Growing Info:
Scarification:
none required
Stratification:
none required
Germination:
requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist
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Comments:
So called because the roots were once ground for snuff; white flowers
Physical Characteristics : PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jun to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies, self.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires moist soil.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
Achillea ptarmica ( Sneezewort , Sneezeweed , Bastard Pellitory , European Pellitory , Fair-maid-of-France , Goose Tongue , Sneezewort Yarrow , Wild Pellitory , White Tansy ) is a species in the genus Achillea . It has loose clusters of white, button-like flowers that bloom from June to August. Its dark green leaves have finely-toothed margins.
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