| Description | Tetra White Wonder Fever Few (Tanacetum parthenium) A cultivar of the common Fever Few. A short lived perennial many times treat as an annual. |
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| Pronunciation | (tan-a-SEE-tum)(par-THE-ni-um) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials Hardy, Short lived perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | (4)5-8(9) |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained, heavy poorly drained are usually fatal |
| Temperature | with stands frost |
| Flowers | small, white, daisy-like |
| Leaves | alternate, pinnately lobed, fern-like, pungent scent when crushed |
| Maintenance | if it gets to large for the site pinch plants, cut back hard after flowering, may need to be staked |
| Propagation | easy from seeds and tip cuttings |
| Misc Facts | The name "Feverfew" stems from the Latin word febrifugia, “fever reducer.” Feverfew has been prescribed for “all hot inflammations.” Also known as “featherfew,” because of its feathery leaves. Feverfew herb has a long history of use in traditional and folk medicine. SYN: Chrysanthemum parthenium, Matricaria parthenium, Pyrethrum parthenium |
| Author's Notes | Albeit I have not grown the cultivar, I have grown the species and other cultivars. They were always short lived perennials for me in zone #5. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud) |
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