Did you know..... The latin name of Sneezewort is Achillea ptarmica, which is Greek for 'causes sneezing'.

Step by step guide to growing sneezewort

Prepare your site

Sneezewort likes to be grown in full sun with moist, well drained soil.

When to plant sneezewort

Sneezewort is a hardy plant that will reappear in your garden every year, divide plants in late autumn or early spring.

Routine care of sneezewort

Sneezewort may need to be caned to enhance their appearance, as they sometimes grow leggy. Sneezewort is quite a vigorous plant, and it is advisable to pull out new seedlings as soon as they are big enough, as these may be somewhat weaker than their parent plant.

When to split sneezewort

Sneezewort is best seperated in either late autumn or early spring. Just lift out the clump with a fork, and seperate gently to avoid any root damage.

Recommended varieties of sneezewort

Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl': This vigorous cultivated species of sneezewort gives a beautiful display of small pom-pom like flowers during the summer months. It can be quite invasive so keep an eye on it. Looks wonderful when grown in a wild flower border, where you can let it grow freely.

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