Species feverfew
cream-white flowers with cream-yellow center, green leaves and stems

feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium 'White Pompon'

Feverfew, or Tanacetum parthenium 'White Pompon', is an herbaceous flowering perennial that blooms white, daisy-like flowers throughout the summer months. This hardy plant is harvested for its medicinal properties and is grown as an ornamental garden border. The plant grows to 1 to 2 feet tall with a spread roughly the same size, and its lush, green foliage has a lacy look. Feverfew prefers to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. This is a great plant for adding a graceful touch to sunny gardens.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,tan,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium 'White Pompon') should be watered every 7 to 10 days, depending on soil moisture and temperatures. It prefers evenly moist soil, but not overly saturated. Water the plant deeply, enough so that water runs out of the bottom of the pot, but be careful not to overwater, as too much water can cause root rot. During periods of extreme heat, the plant may need more frequent watering. At other times, especially during the winter when the plant enters dormancy, less water is needed.

sunlight

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium 'White Pompon') thrives in full sunlight, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. It does best when planted in a site with morning sun and afternoon shade, as the afternoon sun can be very intense and intense rays can burn the leaves. If a plant is grown in an area with too little sunlight, the foliage of the plant will have a pale look, and the stems and branches may become weak and sparsely branched. When grown in areas with too much sunlight, the leaves may curl and the flowers may be scorched.

pruning

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium 'White Pompon') is a disc-shaped, perennial flower that bears many white blooms with yellow centers from the middle of the summer until frost. Pruning is an important step to ensure that the plant is receiving enough air circulation and removing overgrown and dead branches for healthy growth. It is best to prune Feverfew early in the Spring before it begins to bloom. Start by removing any dead stems and branches that have died over the winter. Then start pruning the stems back, thinning out areas that have multiple stems to 1 to prevent overcrowding. This will improve air circulation, reduce disease pressure, and help the plant from becoming too woody. Overall, an annual pruning of the Feverfew will just be done in the Spring. This removes old foliage and encourages new, healthy growth throughout the summer. Pruning at this time will also help keep the plant from becoming too large in the garden and better maintain the desired shape.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Feverfew typically starts flowering in June.

Hardiness Map