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Feverfew 'Golden Moss'
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Feverfew 'Golden Moss'

Tanacetum parthenium aureum
Victorian parks were the scene for short bedding plants, maybe spelling out the park's name on a carefully inclined bed. Golden moss is a lovely survivor of those days, its tousled foliage rich in spicy camphor-scented oils. Fill containers with close-cropped chartreuse foliage or edge garden beds with intricate foliage. Small white daisy flowers bloom in late summer.
SKU #S1141
$4.00
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
120
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
6-12" h x 6-12" w
Sun
Partial shade
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
White flowers with yellow centers atop golden green foliage
Features
Scented Leaves
Great for containers
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and firm lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Keep at 60-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last springtime frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Feverfew 'Golden Moss' has been grown since Victorian times for its tight cushions of ferny foliage. Its distinct dwarf habit and glowing lime green foliage were a perfect choice for executing the regimented carpet bedding schemes and intricate floral clocks of the era. Today, it is a trendy and exceedingly rare foliage plant for containers and vintage border edging.
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.