Tanacetum parthenium Golden Moss

Feverfew 'Golden Moss'

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Compact perennial herb featuring mounding golden-yellow foliage and small white daisy-like blooms. Valued for ornamental foliage, native to the Balkans.
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Plant Details

Common Name Feverfew 'Golden Moss'
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tanacetum
Species Parthenium
Variety Golden Moss
Origin Balkan Peninsula / Southern Europe
Blooming Summer to early autumn, white daisy-like flowers
Leaf Color Golden-yellow / Chartreuse
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam or sandy soil. Tolerates poor conditions better than wet.

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Watering

Moderate watering; allow top 2cm of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for optimal gold color; partial shade in hot climates to prevent scorching.

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Fertilization

Light application of balanced fertilizer monthly during active growth (spring/summer).

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming; cut back hard after flowering for tidiness.

Pest Control Aphid Slug 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.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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