Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige

Name: Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige – Achillée blanche double
Brand: plant d'Avenir
SKU: pda114
Price: 5.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

€5,90

Achillea Boule de Neige or Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige is a strong growing, hardy perennial that has a long flowering season, producing mellifluous white pompom flowers to attract bees to your garden all summer long.

Fun Fact:

When chewed, the Achillea plant produces a numbing, tingling effect in the mouth, comparable to that of Sichuan pepper. It is said that Achilles used it to cure his men at the battle of Troy - hence the name, "Achillea".

It has been known to relieve toothaches or ulcers, and is widely used as a culinary herb.

Flowering	June, July, August, September
Flower Color	White
Exposure	Full Sun
Frost Tolerance	-37°C
Size	60cm H x 60cm W
Soil	Cool, Well Draining
Origin	Europe

pda114

€5,90

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🪴9x9 cm

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🌱 Grown in our nursery

💦 High drought tolerance once established: Hairy, silvery leaves reduce water loss and help the plant survive dry conditions.
☀️ Sun-loving: Performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
👍 Low-maintenance: Aromatic foliage deters some pests, and the plant requires minimal care.
🌸 Long flowering period: Ensures continuous visual impact and nectar supply for several weeks.
💪 Self-supporting, compact habit: Ideal for front-of-border planting, rockeries, and container use.

Yarrow is extremely drought- and limestone-tolerant, it really only struggles in heavy, wet soils; keep it well draining!

Yarrow has a well-developed fibrous root system and prostrate stems that root at the nodes and become far creeping stolons; this means that it can colonize an area quite quickly, creating a beautiful ground cover and interesting alternative lawn choice.

The plant has branched rhizomes that generally remain in the top 10 cm of soil; this allows for it to be tamed if ever the colonization is getting out of hand.

These Crowned yarrows are prized for its drought tolerance, low maintenance, and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
And they look amazing in bouquets or dried flower arrangements.

> Floral Morphology

The flowers are round and dense, resembling a ball of snow, and they stand out against the plant's foliage.

The leaves are typically fern-like, finely divided, and grey-green in color.

Like many forms of Achillea, 'Snowball' attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, which is great for supporting local ecosystems and local beekeepers.

> Reproductive Biology

Achillea is hermaphroditic, capable of self-pollination, though cross-pollination by bees, butterflies, and hoverflies is preferred.

Flowering occurs from late spring into midsummer, and deadheading can prolong bloom slightly.

Fruits are small achenes that may self-seed under optimal conditions, allowing the plant to slowly naturalize in sunny, well-drained sites.

The combination of bright flowers and aromatic foliage makes this Achillea highly attractive to pollinators, enhancing the ecological value of garden plantings.

It was named after Achilles who used it to bind the wounds of his men at the Battle of Troy as the leaves have astringent properties.

Yarrow has been found with Neanderthal burials, suggesting its association with human species dates to at least 60,000 years ago.

It has been used since ancient times to heal wounds and stop bleeding, and in the sixteenth century the crushed leaves were used to stop nosebleeds.

The Miwok in California used the plant as an analgesic and head cold remedy.

The plant contains a uniquely blue essential oil - today it is used widely for medicinal purposes, for happiness creation, for face masks, for hydration, for chasing away sadness... there is lots of research, just make sure to double check the sources!

Yarrow tea has and can be used as a sedative or relaxant to reduce anxiety and stress - it is a bit bitter though, so it isn't for everyone :)