Feverfew. A short-lived, woody-based perennial with aromatic green leaves. Stems of daisy-like white flowers with a yellow centre in summer. Max Height 45cm to 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Tanacetum parthenium
A short-lived, woody-based perennial with aromatic green leaves. Stems of daisy-like white flowers with a yellow centre in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Tanacetum |
|---|---|
| Species | parthenium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Feverfew |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Sandy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm, 60cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Allium schoenoprasum white
Aromatic perennial with green leaves. Dense umbels of bell-shaped white flowers. Grown for its edible, hollow dark green leaves.
Mentha spicata
A spreading perennial with aromatic bright green leaves. Dense clusters of lilac, white or pink flowers in summer.
Carum carvi
Aromatic biennial with ribbed stems and feathery, bright green leaves. Umbels of small white flowers followed by ribbed fruit containing the liquorice-flavoured seeds.
Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’
A fine foliage plant with bronze-purple filigree, aniseed flavoured leaves, flat umbels of yellow flowers followed by aromatic seeds.
Mentha x gracilis ‘Variegata’
A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with red-tinted stems and green leaves striped and flecked gold. Dense clusters of lilac flowers in summer.
Mentha x piperita f. citrata ‘Lemon’
An aromatic, spreading perennial with leaves mildly lemon scented. Dense clusters of purple flowers in summer.
Angelica archangelica
Stout upright perennial with mid-green leaves. Rounded umbels of greenish yellow flowers on thick, ribbed stems.
Mentha x piperita
A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with green leaves. Dense clusters of lilac-pink flowers in summer.