Feverfew

Name: Feverfew

Botanical Name: Tanacetum parthenium

Zone: 3-9

Soil: Average, well drained.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade.

Bloom Time and Color: Small white flowers with yellow centers bloom from late spring to early fall.

Description: Feverfew is a pretty daisy-like flower, that grows wild in many areas. This herb plants flowers are small but enjoyed by bees. Feverfew will bloom continuously all summer long, although you may want to shear off spent blossoms to encourage the blooming process. A sturdy old-fashioned plant with a long and useful past, Feverfew has been used in the treatment of migraine headaches, and rheumatism or arthritis. Feverfew contains the active ingredients parthenolide and tanetin, making it of special interest in the world of medicinal plants.

Care: Once established, feverfew will grow happily without care, blooming all summer long.