À propos of double feverfew
Medicinal and ornamental, feverfew (grande camomille) displays pretty little flowers with yellow centers and double white petals, which look great in borders. In tincture form, its leaves treat migraines and pain. Its bitter-tasting leaves help with digestive problems. Not to be confused with German chamomile. Plant height: 45 cm.
Growing tips for double feverfew
Family
Asteraceae (Tanacetum parthenium)
Number of seeds
± 100
Growing cycle
Perennial
Suggested sowing
Interior
Suggested time*
april
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
3 to 7 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
2 years minimum
Exposure
Sun
Days to maturity*
90 days
Distance between plants
30-40 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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