Tanacetum parthenium
Feverfew
Description
Tanacetum parthenium can grow 9"-2' tall, depending on the variety. Leaves are deeply cut and bright green in color. Flowers bloom in summer and fall; they resemble daisies, with yellow centers. They make a nice dried flower for potpourri. This perennial can grow in most kinds of soil but it needs to be well-drained. It can be grown in windy areas but does not tolerate salt air. It looks great in rock gardens with full sun. It will not grow in shade.
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Medicinal
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.