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Other common names feverfew bachelor's buttons (double form)
maids maithes pale maids pellitory
Synonyms Chrysanthemum parthenium Leucanthemum parthenium
Matricaria parthenium
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tanacetum can be annuals, evergreen or herbaceous perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, terminal, daisy-like or button-like flower-heads
Details T. parthenium is a short-lived bushy perennial with pungently aromatic, ovate, pinnately lobed leaves and daisy-like flowerheads 2.5cm across, with white rays and yellow disk florets in summer
Plant range Balkans
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Foliage
Toxicity Contact may irritate the skin
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in any light, well-drained soil in full sun. Will not tolerate heavy, wet soils
Propagation Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring, division or take basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Wildlife Gardens City & Courtyard Gardens
Pruning Cut back after flowering. Deadhead to prevent excessive self-seeding
Pests May be attacked by aphids, leaf and bud eelworms and leaf-mining flies
Diseases Generally disease free
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