Achillea ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail' ~ Peter Cottontail Sneezewort design-studio Cut foliage almost to ground

Cut foliage almost to ground as new growth appears

The leathery deeply lobed foliage turns yellow-brown to dull red in fall

Grows best in moist well-drained soils

Buddleia lindleyana

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Achillea ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail' ~ Peter Cottontail Sneezewort design-studio Cut foliage almost to groundPeter Cottontail Sneezewort is a low mounding herbaceous perennial with aromatic dark green foliage. Small, cotton ball like ivory flowers bloom in large clusters from summer into early fall. An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried. Prefers full sun and dry to average well drained soils. Tolerant of light shade, rabbit, and deer. Type: Perennial Origins: Europe and West Asia Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 2' 2. 5' Spacing: 2. 5' USDA Hardiness