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Description

Feverfew is a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is a traditional medicinal herb which is commonly used to prevent migraine headaches, and is also occasionally grown for ornament.

The feverfew plant (Tanacetum parthenium) is actually a species of chrysanthemum that has been grown in herb and medicinal gardens for centuries.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Tanacetum parthenium,featherfew,altamisa
Maximum Reachable Height 0.75 to 1.00 feet
Flower Colour White, Yellow
Bloom Time June to August
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

Growing feverfew doesnt require fertilizer, if soil is rich in organic matter. However, you can apply a fertilizer you use for other flowers monthly.
Feverfew plants are grown as perennial and annual. Annual varieties die off in the winter and then germinate again in the spring. Feverfews are sensitive to extreme cold and need special care in winter time.
Do protect mulching to protect the plant from severe cold in winte Mulching also helps in summers in conserving moisture.
Deadhead the faded flowers and slightly prune off the plant after the first flowering. Pruning stimulates the growth of new flowe Prune long, leggy and diseased branches with discolored leaves. You can prune off the plant up to about one-third of its size.

Feverfew care

Sow them indoors in early spring in a seed tray using well draining starting mix. Scatter the seeds over the surface of soil and lightly tamp them. Cover the tray with plastic sheet or put in a plastic bag and keep that in a bright spot.
If you want to sow seeds directly on the ground wait until the temperature warms up around 60 F (15 C) and last frost date passes away in the spring. Keep the soil evenly moist until the germination. Germination occurs within one or two weeks after seed sowing.

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Medium
Soil well-drained soil
Temperature -20F (-29C)
Fertilizer apply any organic fertilizer

Feverfew special feature

Beds of mint or other tea plants where insects are not wanted. Feverfew repels insects of all nature, so it is a good plant to grow near entryways.

Feverfew uses

Ornamental Use:

  • It is also occasionally grown for ornament

Medicinal Use:

  • Feverfew is used to treat a wide range of health problems, such as fever, cold, rheumatism and cramps
  • It is also widely used to treat migraines
  • It is a traditional medicinal herb which is commonly used to prevent migraine headaches,

Culinary Use:

  • The flowers, stems and leaves

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a Feverfew ?

Feverfew is commonly known as Tanacetum parthenium,featherfew,altamisa

How tall do Feverfew grow?

On average Feverfew grows 0.75 to 1.00 feet

What color are Feverfew ?

A Feverfew plant bears flowers of color White, Yellow

When Feverfew blooms?

With enough light, Feverfew may produce White, Yellow flowers in June to August

How hard is Feverfew to grow?

A Feverfew is easy to grow

How much sunlight does a Feverfew need?

A Feverfew prefers Full sun

How much water does a Feverfew need?

A Feverfew prefers watering Medium

What kind of soil does a Feverfew need?

A Feverfew prefers well-drained soil

What temperature does a Feverfew like?

A Feverfew prefers -20F (-29C)

How often should I fertilize my Feverfew ?

To encourage Feverfew growth, apply any organic fertilizer

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Lopamudra Chatterjee
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Shalini
Good quality soil

The soil that came with my planting kit was of good quality. My plants have been thriving in it.

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Dip Kakati
Awesome plants. Very happy with the purchase

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