Feverfew Seeds

Tanacetum parthenium

A Victorian garden staple and an herbal remedy for centuries, feverfew is a reliable, fairly drought-tolerant, unfussy plant with masses of small white flowers on scented, ferny foliage. Blooms attract beneficial insects, and are great fresh-cut or dried flowers. Avidly reseeds, so let these "volunteers" decorate your garden and attract pollinators. Also known as featherfew, bachelor's or bride's button, and midsummer daisy. Feverfew is used in traditional teas and has a long history of medicinal use. Perennial in USDA zones 5–8. Deer resistant.
$2.69 - $2.99 ~1,200 seeds
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Features

Family

Asteraceae

Native

Europe and Asia

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

Plant Height

Plant Height

Medium (12" - 24")

Flower Color

Flower Color

White

Bloom Season

Bloom Season

Summer to frost; spent blossoms are constantly replaced with new if deadheaded regularly.

Further Information

Plant Characteristics

Plant Characteristics

  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Cut Flower
Growing Conditions

Growing Conditions

Drought Tolerant

Plant Resistance

Plant Resistance

Deer Resistant

About More Flowers

Tanacetum parthenium

¾" flowers, white with yellow centers

Planting More Flowers

Plant Spacing

A pinch of seeds every 12"

Hardiness Zones

Hardiness Zones

5, 6, 7, 8

Light Required

Light Required

Full Sun

Plant Height

Plant Height

Medium (12" - 24")

Planting Depth

Planting Depth

Press into surface

Planting Details

Seed Depth Press into surface
Seed Spacing A pinch of seeds every 12"
Thinning Thin to 1 every 12"
Germination 10 – 15 Days
Start Indoors RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Direct Sow 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late fall.
Special Sowing Light aids germination. Press seed into soil surface; do not cover.

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32 reviews
  • lillie p.
    MI, United States
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/23/26
    Feverfew Seeds

    The germination rate was great.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Container
  • Tabitha
    Verified Reviewer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/9/26
    Overwhelming germination!

    I planted three pinches of seeds after blocking out this small Auk container. It seems like every seed germinated! Any tips on how and when to thin these? You can see that they have their true leaves but are very short. Should I go in with scissors and mow this down to one seedling per block? Or let them grow in clumps like this? Thank you!!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    4/12/26

    Hey Tabitha,

    We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Feverfew Seeds had such incredible germination! What a wonderful problem to have - it sounds like you've got a fantastic success rate there! For thinning, you're spot on with using scissors to snip the extras rather than pulling them out, which can disturb the roots of the keepers. Since they have their true leaves, now is actually a perfect time to thin them down to one strong seedling per block. Just choose the healthiest, most vigorous looking one in each section and carefully snip the others at soil level. Your remaining feverfew plants will have much more room to develop into those beautiful, bushy plants with those lovely daisy-like flowers! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Linda L.
    PA, United States
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/1/26
    Fantastic Germination

    I started this one in the grow room. The germination was excellent. I’ve already up-potted the plants. They’ll get hardened off and go into the ground as soon as the weather settles. I’m looking forward to some showy blooms.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? In Ground
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    Botanical Interests
    4/4/26

    Hey Linda,

    We're so excited to hear your Feverfew Seeds had such fantastic germination in the grow room! It sounds like you've got everything perfectly dialed in with the up-potting and your plan to harden them off before transplanting. You're going to absolutely love those showy white daisy-like blooms once they get established in the garden - feverfew really puts on quite the display! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Patricia
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/25/26
    5 Stars

    Great

  • Katherine H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/18/26
    Beautiful!

    I bought these seeds on a whim and they were one of the most successful out of all I purchased. I winter sowed them in a plastic container in January and by mid February they were germinating. Excellent germination rate and I’m looking forward to seeing those beautiful dainty blooms.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
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    3/23/26

    Hey Katherine,

    We love to hear your Feverfew Seeds were such a pleasant surprise and turned out to be one of your most successful purchases! It sounds like your winter sowing method worked perfectly - those February germinations must have been so exciting to see! You're going to absolutely love those delicate, daisy-like blooms when they start flowering. Feverfew really is such a charming addition to any garden with those beautiful white petals and sunny centers. Thanks for sharing your winter sowing success - it's always great to hear about different growing techniques working so well! Keep on growing 🌻️

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