02.
Where in the World
habitat and range for feverfew
Feverfew was native to Eurasia; specifically the Balkan Peninsula, Anatolia and the Caucasus, but cultivation has spread it around the world and it is now also found in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America and Chile.
03.
Cultivation & Harvesting
considerations for growing and harvesting feverfew
climate
Feverfew grows in full sun on mountain scrub, rocky slopes, walls, waste places and
is a weed of gardens (may become invasive).
soil
Thrives in ordinary garden soil as long as it’s not very acidic.
growing
Sow feverfew seeds in spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle,
transplant the seedlings into individual pots and plant them out in early
summer, after the last expected frosts. If you have sufficient seed it can
be sown outdoors in the garden during the spring. Plants usually self-sow
freely, once you have the plant established, further sowing is usually
unnecessary. May also be propagated by cuttings and division.
harvesting
Harvest the feverfew when the flowers are in full bloom. Harvesting at full
bloom produces a slightly higher yield than harvesting during early bloom.
Cut no more than one-third of the plant at a single harvest. Tie the
feverfew bundle at its stems with some twine and hang the bundle upside down
to dry it. Feverfew will dry out best in a dark, airy and dry place.
preserving
Store dried plant pieces in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.