Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'

Family:
Pearl Sneezewort

Family:
Asteraceae (or Compositae)

Description:
Also known as 'Boule de Neige', this old-fashioned cultivar from a totally different-looking species of yarrow can serve as a substitute for Perennial Baby's Breath, the latter of which is often a short-lived perennial.

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