Description
Feverfew or Bachelor’s Button has a long history as a medicinal herb used for fever and migraine relief. This perennial in the Asteraceae (daisy) family is traditionally used externally in salves, poultices, and for strewing. The 15th century herbalist Nicholas Culpeper called for bruising the herb and pressing it to your wrists at the first sign of a headache. Feverfew is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-spasmodic. It naturally repels insects including bees, butterflies and mosquitos. Plant beside roses to deter aphids. Harvest its aerial parts in Summer. Download our Feverfew Plant PDF Reference sheet.
Growing Notes:
Zones: 5-10
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Height: 24” | Spread 18”
Bloom: Yellow & White | July-October
This medicinal plant self-sows profusely. To control spread, deadhead the flowers before they go to seed.
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All plants grown by Herb & Vine are sown from organic seed in organic soil. We use no chemicals and water naturally with rain water.
IMPORTANT: Information on this website is based on research of the historical uses of this herb and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a medical professional before using any herb for therapeutic purposes. Caution: do not use if you have allergies to plants in the daisy family. Do not take internally or use externally during pregnancy or if you’re taking blood thinners.
