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Feverfew Seeds - Tanacetum parthenium

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Tanacetum parthenium - Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, Untreated
Charming Daisy-Like Blooms: Produces a profusion of small, white, button-like flowers with bright yellow centers that resemble miniature daisies, covering the plant from early summer to fall.
Aromatic Foliage: Features bright green, fern-like leaves that release a distinct, citrusy-herbal fragrance when bruised or crushed, adding another sensory layer to your garden.
Beloved Traditional Herb: Feverfew has been cultivated for centuries in medicinal and cottage gardens, historically used for its wellness properties.
Pollinator Magnet: The abundant, long-lasting flowers are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it a wonderful addition to any pollinator garden.
Effortless & Resilient: An exceptionally easy-to-grow plant that is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in average, well-drained soil with minimal care.
Excellent Cut Flower: The sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make wonderful, delicate fillers for fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Self-Seeding & Naturalizing: This short-lived perennial readily self-seeds, ensuring a continuous and expanding patch of cheerful blooms year after year with no extra effort.

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USDA Hardiness Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

USDA Zones 5-9 - Feverfew performs as a reliable, though often short-lived, perennial in these zones. It readily self-sows to form a continuous colony, making it a permanent garden feature.

Best Performance in Zones 5-8 where it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, producing the most prolific blooms through the summer months without being overly stressed by extreme heat.

Northern Zones (4 and below) - Grows well as a fast-blooming annual. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost to ensure a long flowering season from summer until the first hard freeze.

Hot Climate Zones (9 and above) - In Zone 9, provide afternoon shade to protect it from intense summer heat. In hotter zones (10+), it is best grown as a cool-season annual, planted in the fall for a spectacular spring and early summer bloom.

Soil Temperature - Requires soil temperatures of approximately 65-70 degrees F for optimal germination. Seeds need light to sprout, so do not cover them deeply.

Growing Season - Will flower in its first year, typically within 80-90 days from sowing. It provides a long bloom period, usually starting in early summer and continuing into early fall if deadheaded.

Learn more about USDA Hardiness Zones here

USDA Hardiness Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

USDA Zones 5-9 - Feverfew performs as a reliable, though often short-lived, perennial in these zones. It readily self-sows to form a continuous colony, making it a permanent garden feature.

Best Performance in Zones 5-8 where it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, producing the most prolific blooms through the summer months without being overly stressed by extreme heat.

Northern Zones (4 and below) - Grows well as a fast-blooming annual. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost to ensure a long flowering season from summer until the first hard freeze.

Hot Climate Zones (9 and above) - In Zone 9, provide afternoon shade to protect it from intense summer heat. In hotter zones (10+), it is best grown as a cool-season annual, planted in the fall for a spectacular spring and early summer bloom.

Soil Temperature - Requires soil temperatures of approximately 65-70 degrees F for optimal germination. Seeds need light to sprout, so do not cover them deeply.

Growing Season - Will flower in its first year, typically within 80-90 days from sowing. It provides a long bloom period, usually starting in early summer and continuing into early fall if deadheaded.

Learn more about USDA Hardiness Zones here

Planting Tips

When to Plant:
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. In mild climates (Zones 8+), seeds can also be sown in the fall for blooms the following spring.

Where to Plant:
Feverfew thrives in a location with full sun (6+ hours per day) but will tolerate light afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates. It is not picky about soil quality but absolutely requires good drainage to prevent root rot. It is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, herb gardens, borders, and container plantings.

How to Plant:

Direct Sow: Prepare the garden bed by clearing it of weeds. Because feverfew seeds need light to germinate, scatter the seeds on the soil surface and gently press them down to ensure good contact. Do not cover with soil.

Indoor Start: Sow seeds on the surface of a seed-starting mix in pots or trays. Lightly press them into the mix but do not cover. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location (65-70 degrees F). Seedlings typically emerge in 10-20 days.

Spacing: Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin them or transplant them to be about 12-15 inches apart in the garden.

Care & Maintenance:

Watering: Water seedlings regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Once established, feverfew is quite drought-tolerant and only needs water during prolonged dry spells.

Fertilizing: This plant thrives in average to lean soil and does not require fertilization. Overly rich soil can lead to leggy growth with fewer flowers.

Pruning/Deadheading: Trim off spent flowers (deadhead) to encourage the plant to produce more blooms and extend the flowering season.

Self-Seeding: Feverfew will self-seed freely. If you wish to control its spread, be sure to deadhead the flowers before they produce mature seeds. To encourage a permanent patch, allow some flowers to go to seed at the end of the season.

Planting Tips

When to Plant:
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. In mild climates (Zones 8+), seeds can also be sown in the fall for blooms the following spring.

Where to Plant:
Feverfew thrives in a location with full sun (6+ hours per day) but will tolerate light afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates. It is not picky about soil quality but absolutely requires good drainage to prevent root rot. It is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, herb gardens, borders, and container plantings.

How to Plant:

Direct Sow: Prepare the garden bed by clearing it of weeds. Because feverfew seeds need light to germinate, scatter the seeds on the soil surface and gently press them down to ensure good contact. Do not cover with soil.

Indoor Start: Sow seeds on the surface of a seed-starting mix in pots or trays. Lightly press them into the mix but do not cover. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location (65-70 degrees F). Seedlings typically emerge in 10-20 days.

Spacing: Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin them or transplant them to be about 12-15 inches apart in the garden.

Care & Maintenance:

Watering: Water seedlings regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. Once established, feverfew is quite drought-tolerant and only needs water during prolonged dry spells.

Fertilizing: This plant thrives in average to lean soil and does not require fertilization. Overly rich soil can lead to leggy growth with fewer flowers.

Pruning/Deadheading: Trim off spent flowers (deadhead) to encourage the plant to produce more blooms and extend the flowering season.

Self-Seeding: Feverfew will self-seed freely. If you wish to control its spread, be sure to deadhead the flowers before they produce mature seeds. To encourage a permanent patch, allow some flowers to go to seed at the end of the season.

Feverfew Seeds - Tanacetum parthenium

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