Orinoco Feverfew is a compact flowering cultivar of Tanacetum parthenium that brings delicate charm to spring and summer gardens across hardiness zones 4 and beyond. Growing just 12 to 18 inches tall with a tidy 12-inch spread, this variety produces cheerful blooms from March through August, thriving in full sun with moderate watering. Its diminutive stature and extended flowering window make it a reliable performer for gardeners seeking a petite ornamental that doesn't demand constant attention.
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18in H x 12in W
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This feverfew stays remarkably compact at just 12 to 18 inches tall, making it perfectly suited to the front of borders or containers where taller varieties would overwhelm the space. The blooms arrive early in spring and continue reliably through summer, offering months of color without the fussiness of more temperamental ornamentals. Once established, it tolerates drought well, asking only about an inch of water per week and full sun to produce its steady display of flowers.
Orinoco Feverfew is grown primarily as an ornamental flowering plant for garden beds and borders. Its compact size and extended bloom period from spring into late summer make it valuable for adding color to landscape designs where space is limited.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Maintain temperatures between 60 and 75°F for optimal germination. Surface sow the tiny seeds and firm them lightly into the soil; feverfew requires light to germinate, so do not cover seeds completely. Seedlings typically emerge within 7 to 21 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date has passed. Harden off plants gradually over several days before moving them to their final location in full sun.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date. Surface sow and firm lightly, ensuring seeds make good contact with soil.
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