How to grow Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Prefers full sun, well drained soil (although will tolerate most soils), and low-moderate water (don’t overwater).

Growing Feverfew from seed

Feverfew requires light to germinate so don’t cover seeds with soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm).

Transplanting Feverfew

Can plant outside in early spring when soil is cool or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.

Harvesting Feverfew

Gather entire plant in bloom, dry for later use.1

How long does Feverfew take to grow?

These estimates for how long Feverfew takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Feverfew to germinate?
11 days

Average 11 days | Min 7 days | Max 72 days (3)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Feverfew?
+ 125 days

Average 125 days | Min 125 days | Max 125 days (1)

Days to Maturity How long until Feverfew is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ days

Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Feverfew?
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Feverfew Etymology

Legend states that feverfew saved the life of someone who fell off the Parthenon in Greece, giving it the Latin name “parthenium.”

Feverfew Folklore & Trivia

Feverfew was planted around houses in old England, possibly during the plague, believing it would purify the air. The name parthenion means “girl” in Greek, given for its use as a gynecological herb.

Other names for Feverfew

Feverfew Leaf, Tanacetum parthenium, Bachelor's Button, Compositae, Featherfew, Featherfoi, Febrifuge Plant, Pyrethrum, Wild Chamomile

Chrysanthemum parthenium

Misspellings: Fever Few, Fever-few

Footnotes

1 Natures Herbal-Feverfew


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