Tetra White Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

Description

Bright, button-like blooms and ferny foliage give Tetra White Feverfew its old-fashioned charm and herbal appeal. This bushy variety produces clusters of small, double, daisy-like white flowers with sunny yellow centers, blooming profusely from early summer to fall. Traditionally grown for its ornamental value and medicinal uses, feverfew is also a natural pest repellent—making it a great addition to cottage gardens and herb beds alike.

‘Tetra White’ is an improved strain known for fuller, sturdier growth and more prolific flowering. It’s easy to grow, tolerant of a range of soils, and particularly attractive when planted en masse.

🔍 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Tanacetum parthenium ‘Tetra White’

• Common Name: Feverfew

• Height: 30–48 inches

• Spread: 12–14 inches

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade

• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil

• Soil Requirements: Average, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil

• Bloom Time: Early summer through fall

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9

• Attracts: Beneficial insects and pollinators

• Resistant To: Deer and rabbits

• Maintenance: Deadhead to prolong bloom; may self-seed if not trimmed

💚 Why You’ll Love It

• Classic Cottage Look: Cheerful white and yellow flowers add nostalgic beauty to beds and borders

• Herbal Tradition: Historically used in natural medicine and pest repellent gardens

• Compact & Bushy: Sturdy, mounded habit that looks tidy all season

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects

• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established