Sneezeweed, Sneezewort Achillea ptarmica

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Achillea ptarmica

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Achillea

Species:

ptarmica

Common Name:

Sneezeweed, Sneezewort

Seeds Per Pound:
2,072,000
Quantity:
0.1 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
226
Germination:
50%
Germination Test Type:
estimate
Purity:
99%
Height:
2-3 feet
Collection Locale:
Holland
Crop Year:
2018
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3
In Stock: 0.1 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 226 seeds)
$4.95
1 gram (~ 4568 seeds)
$15.95
10 gram (~ 45680 seeds)
$39.50
1 oz (~ 129500 seeds)
$69.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist.
In a Nutshell:
* So called because the roots were once ground for snuff. more...
* The leaves are used as an insect repellent.
* The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. more...
* Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.
* A. ptarmica yields an essential oil that is used in herbal medicine. more...
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.
Physical Characteristics  Achillea ptarmica is a 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.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov