Common Name: Feverfew, Tall Single White Feverfew, Bachelor Buttons.
Scientific Name: Tanacetum parthenium
Physical Attributes: Small daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers produce in rich lush green foliage.
Uses: Herbal traditional medicine. Pest/moth repellent. Cut flowers, borders and containers.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growing Height: 60 – 100cm
Attracts: Beneficial insects
When to Sow: Late Winter – Early Spring
Sowing Depth: Surface sow
Sow Spacing: 30cm
Sowing Method: Direct sow into beds or pots in Spring or start indoors in late Winter. Sow seeds onto free draining soil and barely cover with a light sprinkling of soil. Keep moist. Transplant seedlings outdoors when they have 2 true leaves and all danger of frost has passed.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 7 -21 days
Maintenance: Deadhead the spent flowers and prune off the plant after the first flowering to stimulate the new growth of flowers.
Seeds Per Packet: 150
Feverfew — 150 Seeds
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$4.95
Used in herbal medicine for centuries, the Feverfew is a cheery staple for any herb garden but can also be rightfully planted amongst the flowers. With its sunshine yellow centers and crisp white petals, why wouldn’t you want to have pockets of this dainty bloom throughout your home? This flower produces a strong fragrance that deters unwanted guests and welcomes beneficial bug friends to your garden, making it a wonderful choice for patio pots or garden bed borders.
