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Tanacetum parthenium
Also Known As
- Chrysanthemum parthenium
- Pyrethrum parthenium
- Feverfew
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 15"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Tanacetum parthenium plant details
Tanacetum parthenium is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tanacetum parthenium
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: cottage garden, culinary, cutting garden, fragrant, fragrant foliage, medicinal, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tanacetum parthenium
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Select Seeds
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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How to Grow Tanacetum parthenium
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
See other plant types of Tanacetum for your garden
aka Chrysanthemum parthenium aureum 'Aureum', Tanacetum parthenium aureum, Aureum Feverfew, Golden Feverfew
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 9"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Silver Lace Bush
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - shade
- low - drought tolerant
aka Tanacetum 'Beth Chatto', Tanacetum densum subsp. amani, Beth Chatto Partridge Feather
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 15"
- sun
- regular - low
aka Chrysanthemum cinerarifolium, Dalmatian daisy, Dalmatian Pyrethrum
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 16"-20"
Width: 24"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
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