Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Herb Flower Seeds

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a charming herbaceous perennial known for its delicate white daisy-like flowers and traditional medicinal uses. With its feathery, aromatic foliage and clusters of cheerful blooms, Feverfew brings both beauty and function to any garden.

Long valued in herbal medicine for its reputed benefits in easing headaches and supporting wellness, Feverfew is easy to grow and thrives in sunny borders, herb gardens, and containers. It self-seeds readily and attracts bees and beneficial insects throughout the growing season.

Features

• Dual-purpose herb: ornamental and medicinal
• Produces small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers
• Aromatic foliage with a fresh, herbal scent
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Tanacetum parthenium
• Common Name: Feverfew
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb
• Seed Type: Non-GMO Heirloom
• Flower Color: White with Yellow Centers
• Mature Height: 1824 inches (4560 cm)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 59
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Early Summer to Fall
• Plant Spacing: 1215 inches apart
• Container Friendly: Yes
• Uses: Herbal medicine, ornamental garden, pollinator habitat

Planting Guide

• Start seeds indoors 68 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors in spring.
• Press seeds gently onto the soil surface; do not cover deeply.
• Keep soil lightly moist until germination (1020 days).
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger passes.
• Space plants 1215 inches apart in sunny, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly until established, then reduce frequency.
• Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
• Leave some flowers to self-seed for next years plants.
• Cut stems before flowering for herbal drying.
• Mulch lightly in winter in cooler regions.