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Feverfew 'Flore Pleno' (Tanacetum parthenium 'Flore Pleno'): Double-Flowered Medicinal Herb

Overview

Feverfew 'Flore Pleno' (Tanacetum parthenium 'Flore Pleno') is a double-flowered cultivar of feverfew, producing pom-pom-like white flowers with yellow centers. It retains the medicinal properties of the species for migraine prevention.

Botanical Details

Family:	Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Tanacetum (TAN-uh-SEE-tum)
Species:	parthenium (par-THEN-ee-um)
Cultivar:	Flore Pleno
Synonym:	Chrysanthemum parthenium
Synonym:	Matricaria parthenium

Uses and Culture

Leaves used fresh or dried for migraine relief. Ornamental in borders and cottage gardens. Self-seeds. Prefers full sun, well-drained soil. Cut back after flowering to prevent excessive seeding.

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