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American Feverfew Parthenium integrifolium

Other Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
par-THEN-ee-um in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-um
Description

This plant blooms in white clusters from May through September. The leaves are aromatic, rough with tiny hairs, and toothed. It grows in prairies, glades, and rocky woods.

Site: Margins of deciduous woods, old fields

 

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#white flowers#summer flowers#pollinator plant#wildflower
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#white flowers#summer flowers#pollinator plant#wildflower
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Parthenium
    Species:
    integrifolium
    Family:
    Asteraceae
    Wildlife Value:
    Attracts pollinators
    Play Value:
    Wildlife Food Source
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Wildflower
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Soil Drainage:
    Occasionally Wet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    white flowers in compact heads clustered at the top of tall stems; five very small petals
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Leathery
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Rough, thick leaves; basal leaves have long stalks and rounded teeth; upper stem leaves are sessile and have sharp teeth; stems and leaves have short, appressed hairs
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Pollinator Garden
    Attracts:
    Pollinators