Feverfew Snowball Seeds
Estimated delivery between February 07 and February 10.
The Feverfew Snowball is a delightful variety of the feverfew plant, known for its bright, white, daisy-like flowers that create a fresh, airy look in gardens. Perfect for borders, containers, or as part of a medicinal herb garden, this variety of feverfew is prized not only for its beauty but also for its calming properties. Easy to grow and care for, the Snowball variety stands out with its uniform, snow-white blooms that make it a lovely addition to any garden.
Key Benefits
- Aesthetic Appeal: Stunning white blooms resembling daisies, providing a classic, clean look to garden spaces.
- Medicinal Uses: Feverfew is renowned for its potential to aid in headaches, migraines, and various other health benefits.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginner gardeners, feverfew is low-maintenance and resilient once established.
- Long-Blooming: Flowers appear throughout the summer, enhancing the garden with continuous color.
Variety Features
- Flower Type: Dainty, daisy-like flowers with pure white petals and bright yellow centers.
- Color: Snow-white petals with a yellow center.
- Flower Size: Each bloom measures approximately 2–3 inches in diameter.
- Height: Grows to about 12–18 inches tall, making it perfect for borders, containers, and even cutting gardens.
- Blooming Period: Flowers appear from late spring to late summer, providing long-lasting color.
Planting Instructions
Best Planting Time:
- Plant seeds in early spring after the last frost or indoors 6–8 weeks before the final frost for an earlier bloom.
Planting Tips:
- Depth: Sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep on the surface of the soil. Lightly press them into the soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6–8 inches apart to allow for growth and air circulation.
- Soil Type: Feverfew prefers well-drained soil with a slightly alkaline to neutral pH. Enrich the soil with compost to improve fertility.
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade is ideal, but full sun promotes the best blooming.
Care Instructions
Watering:
- Water consistently, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage, which can lead to fungal diseases.
Fertilizing:
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in the spring to promote strong growth. Over-fertilization can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Weeding and Mulching:
- Mulch around the base to help retain moisture and prevent weed growth. Keep the area weed-free to allow the plants to thrive.
Pest and Disease Management:
- While feverfew is generally resistant to pests, watch for aphids and slugs. Use organic treatments or hand-pick pests when necessary.
- Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases like powdery mildew.
Harvesting
- For Blooms: Cut flowers early in the morning when they are fully open but still firm for the best shelf life in floral arrangements.
- For Seeds: Leave flowers on the plant until they dry and produce seeds, then collect the seeds for next season.
Storage
Short-Term Storage:
- Fresh-cut feverfew flowers last about 7–10 days in a vase with fresh water. Change the water every couple of days to prolong the life of the flowers.
Long-Term Storage:
- Store collected seeds in a cool, dry place in an airtight container until ready to plant in the following season.
Aesthetic and Culinary Uses
- Aesthetic Appeal: The pure white flowers of Feverfew Snowball add a serene and classic touch to any garden, especially in combination with other vibrant flowers. Perfect for mixed borders, herb gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
- Culinary Uses: Though primarily medicinal, feverfew leaves have been used in small amounts to flavor salads and dishes. However, use caution, as they can be strong in taste and have mild medicinal properties.
Conclusion
The Feverfew Snowball is a versatile and attractive herb with medicinal benefits, perfect for any garden. Its easy-growing nature, combined with its stunning white flowers and pollinator-friendly characteristics, makes it a great addition to flower beds, herb gardens, and containers. Whether you want to add a calming, fragrant element to your garden or harvest its leaves and flowers for their potential health benefits, Feverfew Snowball is a wonderful choice.
Dharaseeds
Feverfew Snowball Seeds
Estimated delivery between February 07 and February 10.
The Feverfew Snowball is a delightful variety of the feverfew plant, known for its bright, white, daisy-like flowers that create a fresh, airy look in gardens. Perfect for borders, containers, or as part of a medicinal herb garden, this variety of feverfew is prized not only for its beauty but also for its calming properties. Easy to grow and care for, the Snowball variety stands out with its uniform, snow-white blooms that make it a lovely addition to any garden.
Key Benefits
- Aesthetic Appeal: Stunning white blooms resembling daisies, providing a classic, clean look to garden spaces.
- Medicinal Uses: Feverfew is renowned for its potential to aid in headaches, migraines, and various other health benefits.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginner gardeners, feverfew is low-maintenance and resilient once established.
- Long-Blooming: Flowers appear throughout the summer, enhancing the garden with continuous color.
Variety Features
- Flower Type: Dainty, daisy-like flowers with pure white petals and bright yellow centers.
- Color: Snow-white petals with a yellow center.
- Flower Size: Each bloom measures approximately 2–3 inches in diameter.
- Height: Grows to about 12–18 inches tall, making it perfect for borders, containers, and even cutting gardens.
- Blooming Period: Flowers appear from late spring to late summer, providing long-lasting color.
Planting Instructions
Best Planting Time:
- Plant seeds in early spring after the last frost or indoors 6–8 weeks before the final frost for an earlier bloom.
Planting Tips:
- Depth: Sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep on the surface of the soil. Lightly press them into the soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6–8 inches apart to allow for growth and air circulation.
- Soil Type: Feverfew prefers well-drained soil with a slightly alkaline to neutral pH. Enrich the soil with compost to improve fertility.
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade is ideal, but full sun promotes the best blooming.
Care Instructions
Watering:
- Water consistently, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage, which can lead to fungal diseases.
Fertilizing:
- Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in the spring to promote strong growth. Over-fertilization can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers.
Weeding and Mulching:
- Mulch around the base to help retain moisture and prevent weed growth. Keep the area weed-free to allow the plants to thrive.
Pest and Disease Management:
- While feverfew is generally resistant to pests, watch for aphids and slugs. Use organic treatments or hand-pick pests when necessary.
- Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases like powdery mildew.
Harvesting
- For Blooms: Cut flowers early in the morning when they are fully open but still firm for the best shelf life in floral arrangements.
- For Seeds: Leave flowers on the plant until they dry and produce seeds, then collect the seeds for next season.
Storage
Short-Term Storage:
- Fresh-cut feverfew flowers last about 7–10 days in a vase with fresh water. Change the water every couple of days to prolong the life of the flowers.
Long-Term Storage:
- Store collected seeds in a cool, dry place in an airtight container until ready to plant in the following season.
Aesthetic and Culinary Uses
- Aesthetic Appeal: The pure white flowers of Feverfew Snowball add a serene and classic touch to any garden, especially in combination with other vibrant flowers. Perfect for mixed borders, herb gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
- Culinary Uses: Though primarily medicinal, feverfew leaves have been used in small amounts to flavor salads and dishes. However, use caution, as they can be strong in taste and have mild medicinal properties.
Conclusion
The Feverfew Snowball is a versatile and attractive herb with medicinal benefits, perfect for any garden. Its easy-growing nature, combined with its stunning white flowers and pollinator-friendly characteristics, makes it a great addition to flower beds, herb gardens, and containers. Whether you want to add a calming, fragrant element to your garden or harvest its leaves and flowers for their potential health benefits, Feverfew Snowball is a wonderful choice.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.