Achillea 'The Pearl'
Common names Achillea 'The Pearl', Sneezewort
Latin name Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'
Life cycle Perennial
Height 15"
Space 18" apart
Bloom July-August
Light Sun
Soil Well-drained
Zone Zone ??
Feature Drought tolerant, attracts butterflies, deer & rabbit resistant, Xeriscape
Use:
'The pearl' has double, pure white heads of 3/4 inch baby pompon blooms in summer. It looks pretty in the garden when combined with blue delphiniums. It is one of the best filler flowers for fresh cutting and dried bouquets. The dried flowers retain a nice white color.


Culture:
'The Pearl' is undemanding and does not require much attention. Removing spent flowers will prolong the flowering. Like other yarrows, it is hardy and can tolerate drought when establilshed.



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