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Feverfew 'Aureum'
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Feverfew 'Aureum'

Tanacetum parthenium aureum
Victorian gardeners called this ferny-leaved plant Golden Feather, for this rare heirloom has striking chartreuse scalloped leaves capped with masses of small daisy flowers. The earthy, mossy-scented foliage is in the group once called "Nose Twisters." I, for one, love its scent.
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
380
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
2' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
White flowers with chartreuse foliage
Features
Scented Leaves
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Feverfew 'Aureum' brightens any garden with its chartreuse spring foliage carpeted with sweet gold-centered daisy flowers. Pinch back when seedlings reach about 6" tall to encourage bushiness. Deadhead regularly to avoid excess self-sowing, leaving a few branches to drop seeds and renew your plantings. They were traditionally a medicinal herb in cottage gardens, the earthy pungent foliage used to treat headaches.
Final Spacing:
6"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" per week is plenty.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
If soil is poor, mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
If insects such as spider mites or aphids are an issue, treat with an insecticidal soap.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when fowers are 3/4 to fully open.