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Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
HerbShort-lived perennialEasy

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Family: Asteraceae

Feverfew grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers average, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Feverfew

Feverfew growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Average, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Feverfew as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days to flowering.

Plant Overview

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a herb with a short-lived perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID
PLT-0172
Family
Asteraceae
Plant type
Herb
Life cycle
Short-lived perennial
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Feverfew is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Average, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-10.

Hardiness zones
5-10
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Average, well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.5
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow; needs light to germinate. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
10-21 days
Seed depth
Surface sow; needs light to germinate

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
90-120 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.