Feverfew

Overview: 

Feverfew aka matricria, is a dainty, fun, wildflower-esque flower. Feverfew comes in many different varieties, but I usually grow double varieties. It’s something that florists usually do not find in wholesale flower shops or grocery stores. It’s a cool season annual planted in the fall, but this flower is one of the later cool season plants to flower. Buds are initiated by longer day lengths, so typically they won’t flower until after mothers Day.

Starting seeds:

Starting seeds for Feverfew is relatively easy. I usually over-sow the seedlings, putting 3-5 seeds per cell. I do not thin out seedlings for this flower. Surface sow the seeds, and sprinkle a fine layer of vermiculite atop. Check out my seed starting guide for more tips and tricks for indoor seed starting. Start seeds indoors in September or October.

When to plant outdoors: 

October-November

Spacing: 

12” apart

Height:

36-48”

Sun: 

Full sun 6+ hours

 Flower Support:

Yes

Fertilizing:

Moderate

Typical bloom time:

Mid-may-June

Succession plant?

No

Seed Sourcing:

Johnny’s seeds and Geo seeds are my go-to’s.

Favorite varieties:

Tetra white (pictured below)