Snowball, Matricaria Seeds

Snowball Feverfew (Matricaria) Seed

Snow-white button blooms appear in remarkable abundance
Half-inch flowers add texture without overpowering bouquets
Upright plants carry many sturdy cutting stems
Pelleted seed makes precise sowing more convenient

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Tanacetum parthenium

Days to maturity

105 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

50 Seeds

Zones 4–9 Check your growing zone

About Snowball, Feverfew (Matricaria) Seed, Feverfew (Matricaria) Seed

A high yielder of button-like blooms. An excellent filler for bouquets and vases. Blends well with other cut-flowers. An upright plant with lots of strong stems that carry 1/2" snow-white blooms. Also known as feverfew. Seed has been pelleted for ease of sowing.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

Top of Soil

Days to Germination

10–21 days

Germination Type

D - Surface Sow

In-row plant spacing

12-18"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Biennial

Plant Height

36 inches

Growth Habits

Mounding, Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

200,000

Color

White

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Before Planting

Give Feverfew (Matricaria) a full-sun site with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Remove perennial weeds, loosen compacted ground, and incorporate modest compost without making the bed overly rich. Prepare a fine, firm seedbed. Because light aids germination, prepare to surface sow or press seed into the medium without a heavy covering.

Planting

Feverfew (Matricaria) may be direct-sown in early spring, and many types also perform well from fall or winter sowing. Keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings establish, taking care not to bury light-requiring seed. Indoor starts need bright light and cool conditions. Thin direct-sown seedlings after true leaves appear, or transplant carefully before roots become crowded.

Watering

Water feverfew (matricaria) deeply whenever rainfall is insufficient, maintaining steady moisture through flowering. Ensure drainage is free and direct irrigation toward the soil rather than the leaves.

Fertilizer

Feed feverfew (matricaria) lightly after establishment with a balanced fertilizer. Repeat only if flowering or growth weakens; rich nitrogen feeding causes soft stems and delayed blooms.

Harvesting

Feverfew (Matricaria) flowers are ready when stems are firm and blooms show mature color without fading. Cut during cool, dry conditions; for seed, leave selected heads until brown and dry.

Tips

Deadhead feverfew (matricaria) frequently and trim weak or crowded stems to improve airflow. Leave a few late flowers to mature only when seed saving or natural reseeding is desired.

Pests & Diseases

Feverfew may develop powdery mildew, Botrytis, leaf spots, or aster yellows. White growth and minor spotting can be cut away, but yellow, distorted flowers indicate incurable aster yellows. Remove those plants entirely, control leafhoppers and nearby weeds, and thin self-sown colonies before humidity builds.

Feverfew (Matricaria) can attract aphids, thrips, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and slugs. Scout flowers and new growth regularly, handpick when practical, and protect beneficial insects with targeted controls.