Feverfew
Scientific Name: Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schultz-Bip.
Synonym: Chrysanthemum parthenium, Matricaria parthenium
Family: Asteraceae
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 518. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 6-10
Heat Tolerance: Grow as annual
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Southeastern Europe to the Caucasus
Growth Habits: Strong-smelling short-lived herbaceous perennial, 2 to 3 feet tall (60-90 cm) and wide
Watering Needs: Moderate to low water
Propagation: Seeds, divisions or cuttings
Blooming Habits:
The wild plant has white flowers with yellow center. There are cultivars with different flower characteristics:
- 'Golden Ball' flowers don't have ray, looking like balls
- 'Silver Ball' has double rays hiding the center.
- 'Snowball' has white pompom flowers with a yellowish center
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