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Tanacetum parthenium
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Tanacetum parthenium Seeds
Tanacetum parthenium is a lovely plant. It produces aromatic foliage with attractive green leaves. Stems are sturdy and topped with many daisy-like flower heads. The white flowers with yellow centres are very attractive to Bees and other beneficial insects. Excellent Cut Flower.
Tanacetum parthenium is a lovely plant. It produces aromatic foliage with attractive green leaves. Stems are sturdy and topped with many daisy-like flower heads. The white flowers with yellow centres are very attractive to Bees and other beneficial insects. Excellent Cut Flower.
Often called Feverfew, Tanacetum was widely used as a medicinal herb to reduce fevers, treat migraines and aid digestion. The aromatic foliage repels wasps and ants. *** Please take care when handling as Feverfew may irritate the skin.***
Each individual daisy flower is upward facing which makes is jolly useful in the garden or as a cut flower. Grow in full sun with well drained soil for best results.
| Genus | Tanacetum parthenium |
| Common name | Feverfew |
| Plant Type | Hardy Perennial. Cut Flower. |
| Height & Spread | 60cm (24 inches) tall x 30cm (12 inches) spread |
| Sow Seeds | Sow in autumn (September-October) or winter/spring (Jan/February-April) indoors in modules at 16-20°C. Sow direct from May onwards. Seeds need light to germinate and usually take no more than 14 days to sprout. |
| Thin/Plant Out | Grow on in 9cm pots then plant out In May when the soil has warmed up. Allow a minimum space of 30cm per plant. |
| Conditions Required | Tanacetum parthenium love well drained soil. They prefer a site with plenty of sunshine too. Feed and water regularly to keep flower production going. |
| Flower Production | Clusters of blooms are produced from June until September. |
| Picking | Cut flowers regularly and dead-head to make sure that your plants continue to produce new blooms. When cutting place the cut flowers into a tall bucket of clean water. Allow to rest overnight before arranging. Lasts up to 7 days as a cut flower. |
| Planting Combinations | If you have the space I suggest you grow plenty of these lovely white daisies. Grows particularly well with other white flowers, perennials and herbs. |
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