This perennial forms a rounded clump with slender stems that arise from running rhizomes. It has small dark green linear leaves and the daisy-like white flowers appear in loose clusters throughout summer.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Achillea ptarmicais naturally found from Europe to western Asia growing in wet meadows or along creek embankments in moist to wet fertile soils in an open sunny position and is drought tender and frost tolerant.

Sneezewort is a perennial that is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted along borders in small or cottage gardens or used in rockeries. It is also planted in tubs or planter boxes and is used around water features. It establishes in one season from division and tolerates slightly wet soils and is suitable for cool mountain gardens. ID 1611

Achillea (a-KIL-lee-a) / (ă - KIL-lee-a) ptarmica (TAR-mi-ka)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family