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Plant specific values:
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Sneezeweed (Achillea ptarmica) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Sneezeweed

(Achillea ptarmica)

Sneezeweed (Achillea ptarmica)

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Climate Requirements for Aberdeen, South Dakota

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 8" - 438" 20" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 33°F - 93°F 86°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. -24°F - 45°F 0°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Achillea ptarmica, commonly known as Sneezeweed or False Chamomile, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist meadows, marshes, and along streams in Europe. It typically grows to a height of 0.8-2 feet (0.2-0.6 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves with finely toothed margins and bears loose clusters of showy white composite flower heads that bloom from June to August, adding a delicate texture to garden borders.

Sneezeweed is valued for its extended flowering period and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is commonly used in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and wildflower meadows. This species thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate hot, humid summers and periods of drought once established. Propagation is typically done by sowing seed or division in spring. While Achillea ptarmica is a low-maintenance plant, it can spread aggressively by rhizomes and self-seeding, potentially becoming invasive outside its native range. Gardeners should be cautious and consider planting non-invasive alternatives or managing its spread through regular maintenance.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.8-1.5 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous, Semi-deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium, High
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Moist meadows, marshes, and along streams in Europe

Other Names

Common Names: Sneezewort, False Sneezewort, Pearl Yarrow, Sneezeweed Yarrow, Fair-Maid-Of-France, Wild Pellitory, Bastard Pellitory, European Pellitory, Sneezewort Yarrow, White Tansy

Scientific Names: Achillea ptarmica, Achillea ptarmica subsp. euptarmica, Achillea ptarmica f. ptarmica

GBIF Accepted Name: Achillea ptarmica L.