Feverfew has small, white, daisy like flowers that will begin to bloom in the middle of the summer and it usually will continue to bloom through the end of the season.
It is native to the southeastern part of Europe, but it has become naturalized in many parts of the world. Feverfew is now considered only a garden plant, growing in most temperate climates.
For the best results of propagation of the feverfew, the seeds need to be stratify for at least one week before they are sow. The seeds can be sown indoors and then be transplanted in late spring, or the seeds can be sown directly outdoors in the middle of spring. Feverfew takes two weeks to sprout. It is a vigorous, self-sowing herb, so the plants need to be space 12 inches apart. It needs to be water moderately.
Feverfew likes to have full sun and partial shade. It prefers a richer loamy soil, but is tolerant of most soils.
Feverfew likes to be planted with other plants, such as, licorice, anise hyssop, and monarda. It also seems to deter incests from the garden.
Feverfew's leaves and flowering aerial parts are the parts that are harvested depending on each person preference. Snips or scissors works real good to help in the harvesting process.
Feverfew is used mainly to treat headaches, especially migraines.
The parts of the feverfew that are used are the leaves and flowering aerial parts. The leaves and the flowering aerial parts.of the feverfew are used either fresh or dried.
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