Tanacetum parthenium - P13

Description
The Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a bushy, upright perennial that forms white, basket-shaped flowers from June to September. Its pinnate leaves are light green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Feverfew is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chrysanthemum parthenium, Matricaria parthenium.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The leaves of the Feverfew are light green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Feverfew has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Feverfew sets beautiful accents together with: Bearded campion, Peach-leaved campanula.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: end of April.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Tanacetum parthenium forms capitate, white flowers from June.

Use
Cut, group planting, medicinal, bee pasture, edible, perennial border