Tanacetum parthenium (common names: Balls Double White)
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Tanacetum parthenium (aka Balls Double White)
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Reminders for this plant
Due 3 months ago:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Divide'
Division in spring. Since the plants are quite short-lived, this method is not really very serviceable .
Due in 7 months:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Sow indoors'
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the pot to dry out. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer, after the last expected frosts. If you have sufficient seed it can be sown outdoors in situ during the spring. Plants usually self-sow freely and so, once you have the plant, further sowing is usually unnecessary
Due in 8 months:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Divide'
Division in spring. Since the plants are quite short-lived, this method is not really very serviceable .
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Comments on Tanacetum parthenium
3 Jun, 2008
this is really interesting... I am used to the herbal type which is exceptionally tall, petalless and weedy...the leaves and buds look like Chrysanthemums...
On photo - Tanacetum 'King Carlos'
4 Jun, 2008
These are small plants - quite pretty, I think! Related to Pyrethrum, those tall bright 'cutting' flowers, too.
On photo - Tanacetum 'King Carlos'
4 Jun, 2008
Will have to post a pic of the Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) that grows wild in the field beside my house and has emigrated to my garden..trying to slip under the fence... this old herb is used in remedies even today...Ever seen Tanacet? Maybe that is a N.A. brand name...flowers are not spectacular, and that's being kind. there are no petals...just the tiny flower cushion that is the centre of most daisy's in a very bright yellow. the leaves are fernlike and rather attractive, I think. I grew the Pyrethrum daisies too. they are all of a family, (compositae) right? It looks great in a natural landscape garden...A most interesting herb...reading the history in my herbal has given me a new respect.
On photo - Tanacetum 'King Carlos'
4 Jun, 2008
Yes, please post a photo. I haven't come across Tanacet but I have another two plants in this family - Feverfew and a new one (can't recall its name and too tired to fetch my logbook) They both look very similar - I wouldn't dare to use them internally! . I just looked at my RHS book and lo and behold, Feverfew IS Tanacetum parthenium! So 'King Carlos' must just be a small version.
On photo - Tanacetum 'King Carlos'
5 Jun, 2008
King Carlos looks very Chrysanthemum to me...I think feverfew is a curse...I planted a package of it and I think every bloomin' one of them germinated.( no pun intended) ..I had feverfew in both gardens and proceeded to rip out what I didn't want...but it is such a rife self-seeder that if I hadn't been so ruthless I'd still be overrun...the tansy hasn't set bud yet..but I can post a picture of it caught in the act of sneeking under the fence!! I do like the foliage...it has a distinctive smell.
On photo - Tanacetum 'King Carlos'
1 Jul, 2008
I bought one package of seed from Richters...three years ago...I can't get rid of it...not too worried about it...like you, I like it where I want it..but if it's crowding something else I have no concern about ripping it out...lol.It is growing happily on the margins of the garden along with the other major domo, chamomile...lol.
On photo - Feverfew
3 Jul, 2008
Now here's one I tried to bring from my old garden but it hasn't wanted to come with me. I'll have to try and get the seeds.
Years ago when I was younger I was very thin, and I used to make sandwiches of these leaves because I'd heard it helped you put on weight. Now I could do with losing some . lol
On photo - Feverfew flowers
Members' notes...
Soil: prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.
prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
requires dry or moist soil.
Position:sunny, cannot grow in the shade
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 30cm
Flower: July - Aug
The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile.
Edible Uses: Condiment; Tea.
The dried flowers are used as a flavouring in cooking certain pastries . The plant is used in cooking to impart a deliciously aromatic bitter taste to certain foods . A tea is made from the dried flowers[
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Medicinal Uses
Antiecchymotic; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic; Aperient; Bitter; Carminative; Emmenagogue; Sedative; Stimulant; Stings; Stomachic; Vasodilator; Vermifuge.
Feverfew has gained a good reputation as a medicinal herb and extensive research since 1970 has proved it to be of special benefit in the treatment of certain types of migraine headaches and rheumatism .
It is also thought of as a herb for treating arthritis and rheumatism .
The leaves and flowering heads are anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, aperient, bitter, carminative, emmenagogue, sedative, stimulant, stings, stomachic, vasodilator and vermifuge
]. The plant is gathered as it comes into flower and can be dried for later use .
Use with caution,
the fresh leaves can cause dermatitis and mouth ulcers if consumed
. This remedy should not be prescribed for pregnant women
tea made from the whole plant is used in the treatment of arthritis, colds, fevers etc. It is said to be sedative and to regulate menses ].
An infusion is used to bathe swollen feet ].
Applied externally as a tincture, the plant is used in the treatment of bruises etc .
Chewing 1 - 4 leaves per day has proven to be effective in the treatment of some migraine headaches
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Other Uses
Essential; Repellent.
The dried flower buds are a source of an insecticide. They are said to have the same properties as pyrethrum (obtained mainly from T. cinerariifolia).
Steep 1 cupful of the dried flowers in one litre of hot soapy water for an hour. Strain, then allow to cool slightly before use . An essential oil from the plant is used in perfumery .
Leaves: Crushed
The leaves have a refreshing aromatic aroma.
Planted Jan 2008 in herb garden
Big back garden & along fenceline. Leaves are better than asprin for headache but use caution as there are warnings that overuse can lead to mouth cancer...
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Jacque
15 Apr, 2008
Lovely :)
On photo - Feverfew