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Feverfew

Tanacetum Parthenium

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Overview

Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, is a perennial herb with daisy-like blooms, spanning up to 1 inch across. It reaches 1.5–2 feet in height, with a similar spread. Known for its medicinal properties, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soils. Its lacy foliage, bright flowers, and robust growth make it ideal for borders and cottage gardens. Hardy from USDA zones 5-9, it requires minimal maintenance once established.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type Herb, PerennialClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — The plant boasts daisy-like flowers with white petals surrounding a yellow disk

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb, Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — Hardy from USDA zones 5-9, it requires minimal maintenance once established
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — which typically bloom from early summer until fall
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — white flowers in the garden
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — Hardy from USDA zones 5-9, it requires minimal maintenance once established; its compact bushy nature fits well in borders or
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — creating a feathery appearance
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — while demanding minimal care beyond basic watering and occasional pruning; herb / perennial with white blooms, image 66
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — herb / perennial for full; while demanding minimal care beyond basic watering and occasional pruning
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — The plant boasts daisy-like flowers with white petals surrounding a yellow disk; white flowers in the garden
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — often used to mitigate headaches; when integrating into garden design, it should be noted that it can self-seed prolifically
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — to manage its spread and maintain a neat appearance; typically growing to a height between 1 to 2 feet with a, image 64
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — scientifically known as Tanacetum parthenium; often used to mitigate headaches
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — When integrating into garden design, it should be noted that it can self-seed prolifically; feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — herb / perennial with white blooms
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — herb / perennial for full
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — Typically growing to a height between 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread; is a herbaceous perennial plant that adds both
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — is a herbaceous perennial plant that adds both aesthetic and medicinal value to garden landscapes
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — scientifically known as Tanacetum parthenium; often used to mitigate headaches, image 75
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — Its lacy foliage, bright flowers, and robust growth make it ideal for borders and cottage gardens; it reaches, image 50
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — its compact bushy nature fits well in borders or as a flowering ground cover
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — Hardy from USDA zones 5-9, it requires minimal maintenance once established; its compact bushy nature fits well, image 74
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — to manage its spread and maintain a neat appearance; typically growing to a height between 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — creating a feathery appearance; feverfew offers enduring charm, image 59
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — Known for its medicinal properties, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soils; to manage its spread and
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — Feverfew offers enduring charm; but it also holds traditional use in herbal medicine
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