SNOWBALL
Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'
A strong growing, medicinal perennial covered in masses of white pom-pom shaped flower balls from early summer until late autumn. Beautiful cut flower and excellent for drying. Very hardy plant for full sun and average soil. Salt tolerant. Zone 3. A medicinal herb also used for dyeing. 100 seeds
Full sun - Part Shade.
Sowing Instructions
Raise in trays or sow directly into garden. Cover seeds thinly and press firmly onto soil. Keep moist and warm (20˚C), will germinate in 2 weeks. The earlier in spring that this Achillea is sown the more likely it will flower in its first year.
Climate
Cold, Temperate, Hot Arid, Tropics/SubTropics
Germination Type
Fast germinating seeds
Sowing Method
Direct, Transplant
Height
0.5m
Spacing/Spread
0.5m
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |