Golden Feverfew

Golden Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum')

Golden Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum'), also known as Golden Tansy, is a unique perennial known for its striking golden-yellow foliage and clusters of white daisy-like flowers. This plant is perfect for adding a splash of color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. With its vibrant foliage and hardy growth, Golden Feverfew serves as a wonderful **focal point** in any landscape.

Distinctive Features

Golden Feverfew features bright golden-yellow, fern-like leaves that create a soft, textured contrast with its white, daisy-like flowers that bloom in summer. The plant�s compact, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for use in borders or containers. Golden Feverfew is also known for its ability to attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It thrives in areas that receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth and vibrant foliage.


• Soil: Grows best in well-draining, moderately fertile soil. It performs well in sandy, loamy, or slightly acidic to neutral soils.


• Water: Water moderately, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.


• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity, making it suitable for dry to moderate conditions in the garden.


• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 (ideal for temperate climates).

Ideal Uses

• Garden Beds: Adds vibrant golden foliage and white flowers to garden beds, providing a soft texture and visual interest in sunny or partially shaded areas.


• Containers and Hanging Baskets: Perfect for containers and hanging baskets, where its compact growth and colorful foliage can be showcased on patios, balconies, or porches.


• Border Planting: Ideal for creating colorful borders, where its bright foliage adds a cheerful touch to your garden throughout the growing season.


• Pollinator Gardens: The white daisy-like flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.

Low Maintenance Care

Golden Feverfew is a low-maintenance plant that thrives with minimal care. Its drought tolerance, pest resistance, and vibrant foliage make it a great choice for gardens and containers without requiring constant attention.

• Watering: Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot. Once established, it requires less frequent watering.


• Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms and maintain a neat appearance. Cut back any leggy growth to promote bushier growth and more flowers.


• Fertilizing: Fertilize lightly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage.


• Winter Care: In cooler climates, Golden Feverfew may die back in winter, but it will re-emerge in spring. In warmer climates, it may remain evergreen with some protection.

Why Choose Golden Feverfew?

Golden Feverfew is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a colorful, low-maintenance plant that adds both beauty and texture to their landscape. Its bright golden foliage and cheerful white flowers make it perfect for borders, containers, or any sunny garden spot.

• Vibrant Foliage: The striking golden-yellow leaves add color and texture to any garden, providing contrast to other plants and flowers.


• Focal Point: With its bright foliage and white flowers, Golden Feverfew serves as a beautiful focal point in garden beds, containers, or hanging baskets.


• Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.


• Attractive to Pollinators: The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding life and activity to your garden.

For a low-maintenance, visually striking plant that adds color, texture, and charm to your landscape, Golden Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum') is the perfect addition to your garden or container collection.