Feverfew, or Tanacetum parthenium (also known as Chrysanthemum parthenium and Pyrethrum parthenium), is a flowering herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae or daisy family.
It is a traditional medicinal plant that is most often used to prevent and relieve migraine headaches. It’s also grown for is beautiful white and yellow daisy-like flowers.
Native to the Balkans, Anatolia and Turkey, and the Caucus, it has spread throughout the world and is grown all over North America, Europe, and the western mountains of South America.
Thinking about planting feverfew in your herb garden? Read our guides down below for in-depth tips and advice on growing, harvesting, and using this beneficial flowering plant.
Feverfew, with its long history of use as a medicinal herb, has recently made a comeback in modern gardens. You’ll enjoy its therapeutic properties, particularly as a remedy for migraines, as well as its attractive daisy-like flowers. To learn how to harvest and use this powerful plant, read more now.
A plant renowned for its ability to prevent migraine headaches, feverfew also brings joy to the beholder via its profuse and cheerful white and yellow flowers. Learn more about this shrubby beauty now at Gardener’s Path!