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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 65ºF to 68ºF
Days to germinate: 4 to 8 weeks.
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, lightly covering with a thin layer of soil.
Other info: Will readily reseed in the garden.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Feverfew

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Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
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KelliW On February 8, 2019 Seeds germinated
KelliW On January 2, 2019 Seeds sown
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lovesblooms On March 14, 2020 Seeds germinated
lovesblooms On March 1, 2020 Seeds sown
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