Feverfew Chrysanthemum parthenium

Common Name:
Feverfew

Description:
Feverfew is a charming and versatile herbaceous perennial known for its profusion of daisy-like flowers featuring crisp white petals surrounding bright yellow centres. This compact and bushy plant produces soft, aromatic green foliage that has a slightly bitter scent when crushed. Traditionally valued for its medicinal properties, Feverfew is also widely appreciated for its ornamental appeal, bringing a light, cottage garden feel to borders and herb gardens. Flowering from late spring through summer, it creates a long-lasting display that attracts beneficial insects, particularly bees. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, Feverfew thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is relatively low maintenance and can self-seed freely, naturalising in the garden if allowed. Regular deadheading will help prolong flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 40–70 cm
Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White
Yellow

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Herbaceous
Medicinal Herb
Perennial
Self-seeding
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
May cause skin irritation in some individuals when handled. Toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities, potentially causing vomiting or dermatitis.

Companion Plants:
Chamomile
Lavender
Sage
Thyme
Echinacea