Feverfew in Zone 8a & 8b
Tanacetum parthenium
Yes, feverfew grows in zones 8a and 8b. Start seeds indoors Feb 11–Feb 18 and plant out Mar 25–Apr 1.
When to plant feverfew in zone 8b
Zones 8a and 8b share the same average frost dates, so this page covers both.
Method: Either: Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss. Either works.
| Start indoors | Feb 11–Feb 18 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Mar 25–Apr 1 |
| Estimated bloom | Jun 13–Jun 20 (~80 days after planting) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 2.5-3 ft.
Plant alongside it in zone 8b
These go outside within two weeks of feverfew in zone 8b, so one planting day can cover them.
- NasturtiumApr 1–Apr 8
- MarigoldApr 1–Apr 8
- African DaisyMar 25–Apr 1
- Amaranthus (Love-Lies-Bleeding)Mar 25–Apr 1
- Ammi (False Queen Anne's Lace)Mar 25–Apr 1
- Ammobium (Winged Everlasting)Mar 25–Apr 1
Feverfew produces masses of small, white-and-yellow daisy blooms on a bushy plant, historically grown as a medicinal herb (the name is a corruption of "febrifuge") and now grown mostly as a reliable, low-maintenance cut flower filler.
How feverfew fits zone 8's season
Zone 8b's frost-free window runs about 230 days, from March 25 to November 10. Feverfew needs about 80 days from sowing to first bloom.
Feverfew planting windows in every zone
Zone 8b is highlighted. Useful for comparing against a neighbouring zone, or for a garden somewhere else.
| Zone | Start indoors | Sow or plant out | Bloom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5a & 5b | Mar 29–Apr 5 | May 10–May 17 | Jul 29–Aug 5 |
| 6a & 6b | Mar 14–Mar 21 | Apr 25–May 2 | Jul 14–Jul 21 |
| 7a & 7b | Feb 27–Mar 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | Jun 29–Jul 6 |
| 8a & 8b (your zone) | Feb 11–Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | Jun 13–Jun 20 |
| 9a & 9b | Jan 4–Jan 11 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | May 6–May 13 |
Bloom dates are about 80 days after the sow or plant-out date, not after starting seeds indoors.
Good companions
No well-established companions for feverfew.
Where to buy feverfew seeds
Botanical Interests · True Leaf Market (each supplier's feverfew seeds)
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