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Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew

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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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.