Feverfew (Tanacetum partheniifolium)
Care, watering, light and tips for Feverfew on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Feverfew
Tanacetum partheniifolium, commonly known as Dusty Marguerite, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, valued for its finely divided, grayish-green foliage and small, daisy-like white flowers. It forms compact clumps and is ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or as a filler plant in sunny flowerbeds. Its ethereal appearance and prolonged blooming make it a charming focal point in cottage or naturalistic garden styles.
Native range
Balkans and Southwest Asia
Care tips
This Marguerite thrives in full sun for abundant flowering and optimal development, though it tolerates some partial shade. It requires regular watering to keep the substrate slightly moist, especially during dry spells, but it's crucial to avoid waterlogging which can lead to root rot. Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil is ideal; mulching helps retain moisture and control weeds. Avoid over-fertilization, as it can promote foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
How to save a dying Feverfew
- Warning signs
- Yellowing/browning, wilting, lifeless leaves. Lack of blooms or dry flowers.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade. Check soil moisture; water if dry. Prune spent flowers to encourage.
- What kills it
- Excessive direct sun and dry soil. Also waterlogging if drainage is poor.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted. It's quite resilient if the issue is corrected.