Botanical Alphabet Seed Pack - F - Feverfew

THE PLANT
Prolific blooms of lovely, tiny white flower heads. Also, a beneficial herbal medicine.
THE TYPE
A font inspired by artist Bruno Munari, who combined simple shapes to create new objects and figures.
 
Name 
Feverfew
Variety 
Latin name 
Chrysanthemum parthenium
Seed quantity 
1 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
45-60 cm height, 30-45 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 25 cm diameter
 
Sowing
Outdoor Early spring or late summer
Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 10-14 days
Temperature 18-22°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow on soil surface; press lightly, do not cover
Indoor Surface-sow in trays, keep in a well-lit area
Caring
Light Full sun to partial shade 
Watering Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline
Feeding Minimal; too much fertilizer can reduce flowering
Growing tip
Regularly pinch back stems to encourage fuller growth. Feverfew is self-seeding, so deadhead spent blooms to control spreading.
Harvesting
Harvest leaves and flowers just before full bloom for medicinal use. Cut stems in the morning for best freshness.