Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
A flowering medicinal herb, Feverfew is easy to grow and blooms with small white-yellow flowers that can bring a lovely pop of color to any garden. Often used to relieve headaches or stomachaches. They also repel most insects, though they also repel bees which is very important to be aware of before including them in your garden. Cutting Garden: varieties like Tetra White, Virgo, and Magic (Matricaria) grow to 36" (90 cm) in single, double, and yellow blooms. Netting is recommended to prevent stems from flopping over. Feverfew is a lovely, long-lasting filler in bouquets.
How to Grow Feverfew
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Planting Considerations
Feverfew's smell will repel insects, so it's often planted with vegetables or roses. However, feverfew also can repel bees, so be aware of your garden's pollinator needs before planting feverfew.
Feeding
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. When plants emerge after their first winter, mulch with rich compost.
Harvesting
Fresh: When flower cluster is 3/4 open. Dried: harvest when flower cluster is almost fully open.
