- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 1.5 - 2 Feet
- Width 28 - 30 Inches
- Growing Zones 3-8
There are only a handful of perennial plants that cute little woodland creatures don’t destroy. Look no further than 'Peter Cottontail' yarrow. Unlike the name, Peter Cottontail or Bambi will steer clear of this perennial beauty. The official name is Achillea ptarmica and it is native to Europe. The ‘Peter Cottontail’ variety was selected for having large puffy, ivory bunny tail blooms. This herbaceous perennial strikingly resembles baby’s breath and it will bloom from July through September. Expect hundreds of white button-sized daisies on one single plant.
These dainty flowers are sure to be a butterfly magnet too. Once established this yarrow is fairly drought tolerant. Enchant your garden. Create a whimsical cottage garden with flowers that are beautiful yet small and mighty. Attention is in the details and ‘Peter Cottontail’ is the perfect cut flower or everlasting dried flower arrangement. Its flowers make a perfect thriller attribute to a perennial combination planter.
Peter Cottontail Yarrow Care
In its native habitat, Achillea ptarmica is typically found near marshes or streams in heavy clay soil. Full sun to part sun with well-draining, poor to slightly acidic soils mimics yarrow’s native environment. Applying fertilizer is not recommended. It has average watering needs but can undergo periods of drought once established after a year.
After the flowers fade in September, cut the plant down to half its size and it will be invigorated with green growth in the Spring. This plant is extremely winter hardy outdoors from zones 3 to 8 a. When overwintering containers, store containers in a sheltered location, water the soil monthly while dormant, and protect pots from winter wind and direct sun.
Peter Cottontail Yarrow Spacing
This plant is relatively medium in size, only reaching 2 feet tall. In order for these plants to reach full size, space plants at least 30 inches apart. When creating borders, stay consistent with the same plants and ideally plant in odd numbers (3, 6, 9 etc.) for a more professional look.
Peter Cottontail Yarrow Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 1.5 - 2 Feet |
| Mature Width: 28 - 30 Inches |
| Plant Spacing: 28 - 30 Inches |
| Growth Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Shade: Ivory |
| Seasonal Interest: Early Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbits |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant, Containers, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Edging Plant, Mass Planting |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Achillea ptarmica USPPAF |
- SKU:
- ACHPC
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations