Achillea ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail'
Yarrow
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- Low, mounding habit
- Large, ivory white flowers, more of a single style than traditional yarrow
- Attracts pollinators
- Great for beds and borders and as a cut flower
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
One of the easiest perennials to grow, Does best in full sun and well drained soil. Once initial flowers have gone by, cut plant by half to stimulate new flower heads. Very drought tolerant once established.
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 28-30 in
Spacing: 28-20 in
Bloom Color: Ivory
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Achillea
Common Name: Yarrow
Achillea has fern-like deeply cut, aromatic leaves. Upright, clump forming. Tiny flowers grow in dense, flat clusters. Popular in gardens and highly attractive to pollinators. Popular for their long bloom time and low maintenance. Flowers are excellent fresh or dried.