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Toothed petals framing yellow button centers define this pungently-scented herb, Feverfew, revered for its healing properties, particularly effective in mitigating migraines, making it a staple in herb, vegetable, and ornamental gardens. Its soft, sunny clouds of lemon yellow and white blooms present a cheerful, self-sowing perennial that serves as an ideal cut flower or landscaping plant, perfect for borders, mass planting, and containers. The long-lasting, abundant blooms introduce tufts of subtle color, enhancing any garden space. As a beautiful medicinal plant, Feverfew has been traditionally used for treating headaches. It forms a low bushy mound of fragrant green leaves, revered in both flower and herb gardens for its wide use in natural remedies, especially for migraine relief. This compact selection blooms small yellow and white daisies from mid-summer, and as a short-lived perennial, it will self-sow.
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Tanacetum parthenium |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 2 Months |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | White/Near White |
Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 90-100 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse, From softwood cuttings |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |