ACHILLEA ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail'
Medium
Part shade
Sun
White
Reasonable soil
Well drained soil
Summer
Pollinator friendly
Description
Achillea ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail'
Height x Spread: 45cm x 70cm
'Peter Cottontail' produces masses of large, ivory white, button-like flowers which are held above a low mound of contrasting glossy, dark green foliage. When compared to other A. ptarmica types, the flowers are larger and its growth habit more compact.
Reliable and low maintenance, its flowers also cut well for vases. It prefers full sun, but is tolerant of light shade and most soil types. Allegedly rabbit and deer find this plant unappetising.
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