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feverfew

feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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A delicate-looking perennial with feathery foliage and small daisy-like white or pale yellow flowers. Traditionally used in herbal medicine and attractive to pollinators.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native Range

Southeastern Europe and Western Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Notable Cultivars

'Aureum' is prized for its golden foliage, while 'Plenum' produces double flowers and is often sterile, making it a longer-blooming ornamental selection.

Companion Planting

Plants well with