Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during winter months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid issues.
Parthenium confertum, Gray's feverfew, is a low-growing perennial herb with aromatic foliage and daisy-like flowers, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during winter months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid issues.
Prune back established plants in late winter or early spring to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess.
Deadhead spent flowers throughout the growing season to promote continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Remove any diseased or damaged foliage promptly.
Propagate by division of clumps in spring or by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring, either indoors or directly outdoors after the last frost.
Ensure good air circulation for cuttings.
Repot young plants annually or as needed when they become root-bound, usually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Gray's Feverfew (Parthenium confertum)
Where Gray's Feverfew (Parthenium confertum) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Parthenium |
| Species | Parthenium confertum |
Similar in genus Parthenium
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