Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Family: Asteraceae
Feverfew is an easy, durable perennial that produces cheerful, daisy-like flowers from spring until late fall. It has been cultivated for centuries as an ornamental plant and as a treatment for fevers and headaches, Several different cultivare are available, including double-flowered forms. Individual plants are short-lived, but they self-seed and spread rapidly. Although this species originated in eastern Europe, it has escaped from cultivation in many parts of the world. It is invasive in some areas, overrunning natural areas and replacing native vegetation.
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Tags:
drought tolerant, flower, herbal medicine, invasive, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9. Grows best in full sun with low to moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: seeds, division.
Size: Reaches 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: seeds, division.