This short-lived perennial has an erect finely furrowed stem with many branches forming a low rounded habit. The mid-green oval leaves are deeply divided and the yellow centred white daisy-like flowers appear just above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Tanacetum partheniumis naturally found from Europe to the Caucasus growing on well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

Feverfew has been used since Roman times as a remedy for many different types of fevers, arthritis, nervousness, hysteria and low sprits.
Both the leaves and flower may be made into a tea that relieves migraine or treatment of colds. When planted around the house it will repel insects and a balm is made from the plant to sooth insect bites. It is suitable for perennial borders in small or cottage gardens. ID 1179

Tanacetum (tăn-a-SET-um) parthenium (par-THEN-ee-um)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family