Overview

Parthenium integrifolium is a plant with a clump-forming perennial habit in the genus Parthenium, part of the Asteraceae family, with aromatic, pinnately lobed foliage. Parthenium integrifolium grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include culinary, medicinal and ornamental.

About

Parthenium integrifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names wild quinine, common wild quinine, American feverfew, and eastern feverfew. It is native to the eastern and midwestern United States.

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About the genus

Parthenium is a genus of North American annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs in the tribe Heliantheae within the family Asteraceae and subfamily Asteroideae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Parthenium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Parthenium integrifolium size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming perennial

Foliage

Aromatic, Pinnately lobed

Suggested uses

Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Parthenium integrifolium

Propagation

Seed, Division

Frequently asked questions