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Sneezewort, Sneezeweed
Achillea ptarmica
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Botanical Name:
Achillea Ptarmica
Family:
COMPOSITAE
Genus:
Achillea
Species:
ptarmica
Common Name:
Sneezewort, Sneezeweed
Lot#:
9701
Quantity:
0.12 lb
Avg Count Packet:
135
Average Seeds Per Pound:
880760
Germination:
71%
Germination Test Type:
Cut
Purity:
98%
Height:
2-3 feet
Collection Locale:
England
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3
1 pkt
$ 4.95
1 oz
$ 28 .00
Characteristics
Butterfly Attracting
Herbaceous
Medicinal
Perennial
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Growing Info
Scarification
Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
none required
Germination
requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, cover seedbed with some shade
Other
Alternating temperatures of 75 plus degrees F during the day and 55-60 degrees F at night are best for germination.
Description
Wikipedia explains: It 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. This is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that prefers full sun and moist but well-drained soil. The name ptarmica comes from the Greek word ptairo (=sneeze) and means 'causes sneezing'. Like many other plants, the sneezewort's pattern of development displays the Fibonacci sequence.[1] Uses Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Leaves are Cardiac; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Emmenagogue; Odontalgic; Sternutatory; Styptic. The leaf is chewed to relieve toothache. The dried, powdered leaves are used as a sneezing powder. Yields an essential oil that is used medicinally. The leaves are used as an insect repellent. The plant is poisonous to cattle, sheep, and horses. Symptoms are generally slow to develop, and include fever, rapid pulse, difficulty breathing, weight loss, drooling, spasms and loss of muscular control, and convulsions.
Comments
So called because the roots were once ground for snuff; white flowers