Tanacetum parthenium Carlos

Feverfew

WhatsApp
Herbaceous perennial with deeply cut grey-green foliage and small white daisy-like flowers. Known for medicinal properties to alleviate migraines.
yard Kitchen garden plants wb_sunny Half-shade pets Not pet-safe
info Pot sizes shown are estimations. Real dimensions may vary depending on the merchant.
Merchant Pot Size Availability Price
Amazon.com 2-3 in In Stock $28.00 Buy
info

Plant Details

Common Name Feverfew
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tanacetum
Species Parthenium
Variety Carlos
Origin Balkan Peninsula
Blooming Summer to Autumn
Leaf Color Grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain
Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam soil with organic matter

water_drop
Watering

Moderate watering; allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings

light_mode
Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

science
Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring-Summer)

content_cut
Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly; cut back hard after first frost in autumn

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat
Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
water_drop
Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
light_mode
Light (LUX)
3000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
wb_sunny
Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
water
Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
bolt
Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

Related Plants

You might also like these plants

Browse All ›
Tanacetum parthenium
ecoKitchen garden plants petsPet friendly
account_treeAsteraceae location_onBalkan Peninsula / Southern Europe

from $10
check_circleIn Stock
yard3-4 in
Tanacetum parthenium Golden Moss
ecoKitchen garden plants petsPet friendly
Tanacetum parthenium Golden Moss

Feverfew 'Golden Moss'

account_treeAsteraceae location_onBalkan Peninsula / Southern Europe

info Price unavailable

Tanacetum parthenium Santana Yellow
ecoKitchen garden plants
Tanacetum parthenium Santana Yellow

Feverfew 'Santana Yellow'

account_treeAsteraceae location_onMediterranean

info Price unavailable

Tanacetum balsamita
ecoKitchen garden plants
Tanacetum balsamita

Costmary, Alecost, Balm of Gilead

account_treeAsteraceae location_onEurope, Western Asia

from $18
check_circleIn Stock
yard2-3 in
favorite