Description
Botanical Interests' Feverfew Seeds (Tanacetum parthenium) produce vibrant, ¾” white flowers with yellow centers on ferny, scented foliage. A staple in Victorian gardens, this hardy perennial is prized for its resilience, thriving in USDA zones 5–8. Known for attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, feverfew blooms from summer to frost, with new blossoms replacing spent ones when deadheaded. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for attracting bees and butterflies, and its flowers are both medicinal and edible, often used in traditional teas. Additionally, feverfew's aromatic flowers and leaves make it a great choice for fresh or dried arrangements.
This packet contains 1,200 seeds.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Tanacetum parthenium
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Europe and Asia
Hardiness: Short-lived perennial, (2 to 3 years) in USDA zones 5–8
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost; spent blossoms are constantly replaced with new if deadheaded regularly.
Plant Dimensions: 12″–24″ tall and wide; bushy habit
Variety Info: ¾” flowers, white with yellow centers
Attributes: Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info:
When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late fall.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10 – 15 Days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 12″
Thinning: Thin to 1 every 12″
Special Care: Light aids germination. Press seed into soil surface; do not cover.
