Feverfew (Organic)

Perennial. Blooms mid-summer to fall.  1'-2' tall and wide. Full sun. Charming clusters of small white, daisy-like flowers on aromatic bushy plants with ferny yellow-green foliage. This heirloom flower and herb has a long history as an herbal remedy. A long-blooming ‘filler’ in cottage gardens for other old-fashioned flowers and roses. Also called, featherfew, compositae, bachelor’s or bride’s button, and midsummer daisy. As a short-lived (2 - 3 years) perennial, some gardeners treat it as an annual and grow it from seed each spring. However, it may self-sow on its own if not deadheaded. There is a legend relating to its botanical name Tanacetum parthenium; It reportedly saved the life of a person who fell off the famous ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon.

OUTDOORS: Sow in early spring when soil is cool or late fall.

INDOORS: Sow 6 - 8 weeks before last spring frost. Note: Seeds need light to germinate. Simply press lightly into soil and keep moist.

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