How many plants for average family:
3 or 4 plants per family

Type of plant:
Low growing evergreen perennial.

Best Varieties:
Plain varieties as well as golden or 'Aureum' varieties are available.

Sowing:
Feverfew self seeds readily (sometimes too much). Sow seeds in spring. Take cuttings in spring also and place in small pots in a shady locations. Divide plants when too big and plant elsewhere in the garden immediately then keep moist until settled.

Growing Habit:
The plant is related to the daisy family and grows similarly but doesn't get as woody over time. Small white flowers appear in summer.

Growing Conditions:
Feverfew can grow in a variety of conditions, but will grow best in well drained, fertile soils. Too much fertiliser will produce more leaves at the expense of flowers. It can tolerate dry conditions but full sun is needed for flowering. Because it self seeds readily it will fill up a border quickly. Seeds will germinate in cracks and crevices and can be a nuisance.

Companions:
Good for attracting predators and repelling some insects around patios and vegetable gardens.

Problems:
Frost sensitive.
Caterpillars.
Snails and slugs can defoliate the plant.
Rotting can occur if the plant is kept too moist.

Uses:
Feverfew has been shown to alleviate symptoms of migrane when 2 or 3 fresh leaves are eaten daily. Leaves are quite bitter and can sometimes cause mouth ulcers.
It can also be used for repelling moths when dried and stored.
Golden feverfew is a good foliage contrast in the garden.

Caution should always be used when taking herbs for medicinal purposes. Seek medical advice.

For further information:

Feverfew
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Feverfew Leaves Certified Organic, 380mg - 180 Caps
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Feverfew migraine relief what are the facts about this herbal headache remedy?
Can you get feverfew migraine relief? Is feverfew really an effective migraine herbal remedy, and what can it do for you? ... Feverfew has been a popular folk remedy for headache for many years ... For a long time feverfew was thought to relieve fever symptoms (hence the name), but that didn't turn ...
http://www.relieve-migraine-headache.com/feverfew-migraine.html

Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) (Tanacetum parthenium)
The Herb Guide features articles and information on growing and using herbs. ... Chervil Chives Coriander Dill English Mallow Feverfew Fennel Garlic Goldenrod Hawthorne Hop Horseradish Hyssop ... Various forms of feverfew grow to heights of between 9 inches and ...
http://www.gardenguides.com/herbs/feverfew.htm

Feverfew
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Perennial. Common names: Featherfoil, Featherfew, Midsummer Daisy, Bachelor's Buttons, Flirtwort. Family: Compositae. Range: Indigenous to Europe, North America, Australia ... History: Many herbalists believe that feverfew gets its common name from a corruption of febrifuge, a term indicating ...
http://herbalmusings.com/feverfew.htm

Feverfew : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., feverfew for migraine headache, feverfew benefits
feverfew and migraine feverfew and headache ... FEVERFEW plant. Feverfew grows widely across Europe and North America. The leaves of feverfew have been historically used for the therapy of fever and more recently migraine ...
http://www.raysahelian.com/feverfew.html

Herbal Information Center - Feverfew - Herbs
Herbal Information Center & General Store. Largest on the net! ... Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) ... Feverfew, also known as featherfew and bachelor's buttons, is native to southwest Europe and was brought to America ...
http://www.kcweb.com/herb/feverfew.htm