Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige

Achillea Boule de Neige or Achillea ptarmica Boule de Neige is a strong growing, hardy perennial that has a long flowering season, producing mellifluous white pompom flowers to attract bees to your garden all summer long.

The flowers are round and dense, resembling a ball of snow, and they stand out against the plant’s foliage.

The leaves are typically fern-like, finely divided, and grey-green in color.

Like many forms of Achillea, ‘Snowball’ attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, which is great for supporting local ecosystems and local beekeepers.

👨‍🌾GARDENING TIP👨‍🌾:

• Pruning: Deadhead the flowers to let the plant have a continuous blooming season.
• Division: If your plant becomes too large or crowded in its pot, dividing it every 2-3 years will help maintain its health and vigor.

The Tale & The Botany: Achillea Boule de Neige 

When chewed, the Achillea plant produces a numbing, tingling effect in the mouth, comparable to that of Sichuan pepper. It is said that Achilles used it to cure his men at the battle of Troy – hence the name, “Achillea”.

It has been known to relieve toothaches or ulcers, and is widely used as a culinary herb.