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Feverfew 'White Stars'
Feverfew 'White Stars'
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Feverfew 'White Stars'

Tanacetum parthenium
Toothed petals surround the yellow button centers of this pungently-scented herb. Long associated with healing, especially useful for mitigating migraines, it earns its place in every herb, vegetable, and ornamental garden.
SKU #S1554
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
975
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
6-12" h x 6-12" 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
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. 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, the earthy pungent foliage used to treat headaches.
Final Spacing:
6-12"
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:
Fully opened flowers