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Feverfew Organic
Organic Seed

Feverfew Organic

Tanacetum parthenium
White daisy flowers bloom in clusters above the earthy-scented leaves, charming grown in combination with foxgloves and old roses in cottage gardens. Feverfew's pungent foliage effectively repels pests and has a long history of medicinal use. We also appreciate its ability to attract beneficial insects such as hoverflies and tachinid flies to our gardens.
SKU #S037OG
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
1155
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 with yellow button centers
Features
Scented Leaves
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
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.