Plant Details

Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew, Matricaria

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General Information

Scientific name: Tanacetum parthenium
Also known as: Feverfew, Matricaria

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Essential oil, Repellent, Fragrant

Description

The dried flowers are often used as a flavoring in the preparation of various pastries. This plant is used in the kitchen to give certain foods a delicious aromatic and bitter taste. The dried flowers are also used to make tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06
End of Harvest: 15/09