Feverfew
Common Names: Feverfew
Botanical names: Tanacetum parthenium (Chrysanthemum parthenium), tan-a-SEE-tum par-THEEN-ee-um
Availability: Summer and fall
Vase life: 4 to 7 days
Storage temperatures: 36 - 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Ethylene Sensitive: Yes
Description: Small daisy-like flower heads up to 1 inch across with one row of ray flowers and a center of disk flowers, at branch stem ends.
Color: White, Yellow
Botanical facts: Feverfew has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly for its purported ability to reduce fever, relieve headaches (especially migraines), and alleviate inflammation.
Design notes: A wonderful summer filler flower.
Purchasing hints: Purchase when at least one blossom per stem is open.
Conditioning: Remove all foliage that will be below the water line. Cut under water with a sharp knife. Hydrate in a solution of warm water and commercial floral food for two hours before storage or usage.
Additional notes: Has very aromatic foliage but the flowers are not fragrant
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