Magic Single Matricaria is a compact cultivar of feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) that reaches 28-36 inches tall and produces prolific single flowers ideal for cutting and drying. Hardy in zones 5-9, this open-pollinated variety flowers in 100-110 days and thrives in neutral to slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-7.5). Its daisy-like blooms emerge continuously throughout the season, making it a reliable filler flower for fresh arrangements and long-lasting dried displays.
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5-9
36in H x ?in W
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This feverfew excels as a cut and dried flower, with single blooms that dry beautifully when harvested at the right moment. The compact growth habit keeps plants tidy in the garden while still delivering abundant stems suitable for both fresh water and drying. Fall planting delivers an unexpected bonus: longer stems and earlier flowering the following season, rewarding gardeners who plan ahead.
Magic Single Matricaria serves as an excellent cut flower for fresh arrangements, where individual stems bring an airy, delicate quality to bouquets. The blooms dry exceptionally well, retaining their form and color for months when hung upside-down in a warm, dry space. Dried flowers work beautifully in everlasting arrangements, wreaths, and dried flower crafts.
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Sow seeds 5-7 weeks before your planned transplant date in either spring or fall. Press seeds gently into the growing medium without covering them, as light aids germination. Keep the medium moist using bottom watering or misting to avoid displacing seeds. Maintain a soil temperature between 55-70°F for best results.
Transplant to cell packs or 3-4 inch pots 2-4 weeks after sowing. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden. Space transplants 8 inches apart. Fall planting is recommended to achieve longer stems and earlier blooms the following season.
For fresh flowers, harvest when the flower cluster is three-quarters open. For dried flowers, wait until the cluster is almost fully open, then hang bundles upside-down in a warm, dry location away from direct sunlight.
The compact growth habit requires minimal pruning, though deadheading spent flower clusters will encourage continued blooming throughout the season.
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