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| Identification |
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Genus
Chrysanthemum
Species
parthenium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
feverfew
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S11260
Data source
ColorNat p16;HtZn p95;Frgnt p283;Xeri p279
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Chrysanthemum parthenium has flowers and leaves that are strongly resinous. The leaves of Feverfew as well as the stems have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Greenish yellow is the most typical color produced by this plant. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (Chrome is typically used as a mordant to fix the colors.) This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is loamy. It does well in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
pungent flowers. strong bitter odor freely released
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Leaves
Stems
Dye color
greenish yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production. Chrysanthemum parthenium is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Chrysanthemum parthenium has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Feverfew has tiny button-like flowers. The blossoms are most often a white color, with an accent in yellow.
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