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Feverfew 'Snowball'
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Feverfew 'Snowball'

Tanacetum parthenium
Feverfew 'Snowball's globe-shaped flowers display layer upon layer of petals so tightly gathered that a dimple appears in their centers. Pure white with that dot of yellow, they are carpeted with blooms over scented ferny leaves in summer—a pleasing addition to sunny cottage, herb, and cutting gardens. Deadhead, leaving a few to self sow and renew the planting.
SKU #S1671
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
1125
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
1' h x 8-12" w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Small white pompons
Features
Scented Leaves
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and firm lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before setting out after last frost. Keep at 60-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Feverfew brightens up cottage, herb, and cutting gardens, its ferny foliage carpeted with masses of sweet gold-centered daisy flowers. A short-lived perennial is often grown as a summer-blooming annual when started early indoors. 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. Feverfew is a traditional medicinal herb, the earthy, pungently spicy foliage used to treat headaches.
Final Spacing:
1'
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.