did you know?

Feverfew is so named because it was believed that when made into a tea, the plant had the ability to reduce fevers. It also is said to relieve the pain of insect bites if immediately applied to the skin as an ointment. Applying a diluted tincture to the skin may repel insects.

general maintenance:

Pinch young plants to encourage branching. Deadhead spent blooms to promote flowering. Remove dead foliage after frost or in spring, before new growth appears.

pests/diseases:

Aphids and leaf miners may occur.

controls:

Regularly hose off aphids with water or apply insecticidal soap, following label directions. Remove leaves damaged by leaf miners.

how to sow/plant:

In spring or early fall, choose a sunny, well-drained site, and amend with compost or well-rotted manure. Set plants at the same depth they grew in pots and 1 foot apart. Water after planting, and mulch to retain moisture.

water and fertilize:

Maintain soil moisture all season, but allow soil to dry out between waterings. Apply an all-purpose fertilizer biweekly or slow-release fertilizer at planting, following label directions.

garden hint:

A short-lived perennial, feverfew will self-sow when happy. If you don't want stray plants all over the garden, deadhead the spent flowers before seeds develop.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Attracts Butterflies
• Fragrant

garden uses:

• Containers
• Flowerbed borders

other uses:

• Everlasting (>use flowers for pressing)
• Medicinal

combine with:

petunias and marigolds.