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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) — scientifically known as Tanacetum parthenium; often used to mitigate headaches, image 52
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — often used to mitigate headaches; when integrating into garden design, it should be noted that it can self-seed, image 62
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — It reaches 1.5‚Äì2 feet in height, with a similar spread; which typically bloom from early summer until fall, image 48
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
Tanacetum Parthenium
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