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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Feverfew, Tanacetum parthenium, is a pretty daisy used traditionally to prevent migraines.

Tanacetum parthenium 'White Bonnet' is a double-flowered cultivar, bearing chrysanthemum-type flowers with a yellow centre and pretty white frilled surrounding petals. A cottage-garden classic, it comes true from seed and is a favourite among collectors.

Grow Tanacetum parthenium 'White Bonnet' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Seeds may be sown direct or in a seed tray for transplanting later, in spring.

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Tanacetum ‘White bonnet’ and wildlife

Tanacetum ‘White bonnet’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Tanacetum ‘White bonnet’ poisonous?

Tanacetum ‘White bonnet’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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