Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige

Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige

9x9 cm
€5,90
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Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige
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Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige

Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige

€5,90
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Organic
Sustainable
Locally grown

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.
Flower Color: White

Preferred Soil Type: Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy, Moist

Sunlight: Full sun

Hardiness Zone: Zone 6 : -20°C

Growth Habit: Upright

🪴9x9 cm

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🌱 Grown in our nursery
€5,90
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The Botany

> 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.
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