Overview of Herb Feverfew

Feverfew, or Tanacetum parthenium, is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The ornamental flowers are approximately 60 centimetres high and look like daisies. Perennial plants grow after the frost, so cut them back and let them grow again in the spring. 

 More to love in Herb  Feverfew: 

• The plants reseed pretty quickly, so you are likely to be giving away new plants 
• Herbs such as feverfew bloom in the summer and fall
• Feverfew may soothe insect bites and relieve colitis
• Feverfew is very easy to grow from the seeds indoors, outdoors

Benefits of Herb Feverfew

A variety of health problems are treated by feverfew leaves, including rheumatism and migraines. Feverfew may relieve painful inflammation caused by arthritis. The herb feverfew may shorten labour by causing uterine contractions. Taking it helps you start menstruating and ease menstrual pain. 

How to sow and care for Herb Feverfew Seeds

Purchasing quality feverfew seeds from Plant My Seeds will help you grow this herb quickly. Since the seeds are so fine, it is easiest to plant them in small pots filled with moist, loamy soil. The best time to sow is between August and September. Sprinkle some seeds into the pot and tap the bottom of the pot on the counter to settle them into the soil. Feverfew seeds may need to be sprayed with water to prevent them from drying out. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks in a sunny window or under a grow light. Around the time the plants reach 7.5 cm tall. Plant the roots in a bright spot in your garden once they have taken hold. 

The only requirement for growing feverfew anywhere other than a herb garden is that it be sunny. Feverfew can self-pollinate, so pollinators are not necessary. A sunny area or a spot with some light shade is ideal for planting it. Sandy or loamy soil with a pH level between 6 and 6.7 is ideal for feverfew's growth. According to its climate, feverfew can grow biennially or as a short-lived perennial. The seeds will bloom in their first year if they are planted in the spring.

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Sowing Time: Spring
• USDA Zones: 5 - 9
• Sunlight: Needed
• Mature Spread: 50cm
• Bloom Time: July-October
• More: Reproductive
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asteroids
• Order: Asterales
• Family: Asteraceae
• Genus: Tanacetum
• Species: Tanacetum parthenium