Feverfew – Approx 50 Seeds

Feverfew Seeds. Tanacetum parthenium is a flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae, that is native to Asia Minor and the Balkans, but is now common throughout the world. Also known as “featherfew,” because of its feathery leaves. It is a short, bushy, aromatic perennial that grows 0.3–1 m in height. The flowers resemble those of chamomile, for which they are sometimes confused, and have a single layer of white outer-ray florets.

The herb has a long history of use in traditional and folk medicine, especially among Greek and early European herbalists. The leaves are normally dried for use in medicine. Fresh leaves and extracts are also used.

Feverfew Medicinal Benefits

• Feverfew is a medicinal plant traditionally used for the treatment of fevers, migraine headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, stomach aches, toothaches, insect bites, infertility, and problems with menstruation and labor during childbirth.
• Feverfew has also been used for psoriasis, allergies, asthma, tinnitus, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting
• Feverfew is also applied to the skin for itching and to prevent insect bites.

Growing Feverfew

Indoor Sowing: Spring.

Direct Sowing: Spring and Autumn.

• The seeds are very fine and most easily planted in small peat pots filled with damp, loamy soil.
• Sprinkle a few Feverfew seeds into the pot and tap the bottom of the pot on the counter to settle the seeds into the soil.
• Spray water to keep the seeds moist as poured water may dislodge the seeds.
• When placed in a sunny window or under a grow light, you should see signs of the seeds germinating in about two weeks.
• When the plants are about 7.5 cm tall, plant them, pot and all, into a sunny garden spot or in  a container and water regularly until the roots take hold.
• Feverfew is a perennial, so cut it back to the ground after frost and watch for it to regrow in the spring.