Tanacetum parthenium ‘Orinoco’ (matricaria, feverfew) 
 
Family: Asteraceae
Hardy short lived Perennial 
 
Light Preference: Sun 
Moisture Preference: Moist well drained
Height: 1.2 m in flower
Growth Habit: clumping perennial with feathery aromatic leaves and tall flat headed flower spikes
Flowering season:  Early Summer
Planting Use: Cottage gardens, cut flower
 
Description: An easily grown, clump forming hardy perennial with feathery soft and aromatic, bright green foliage and clusters of semi-double creamy yellow - white daisy flowers.  Matricaria likes full sun and good drainage, but is not overly fussy, self seeds readily and is dry tolerant once established. Though perennial, as a cut flower, matricaria is often grown as an annual or short lived perennial as it’s productivity can decrease over time. To circumvent this I often cultivate from cuttings, or winter divisions regularly to have continuously highly productive stock.   
 
Notes on Cutting: I have learned my lesson to pinch T. ‘Orinoco’, as though it has a branching habit naturally, the stems tend to tall and unwieldy if left to own devices. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage repeat flowering - though these stems are often smaller. Matricaria needs to be picked in the cool of the day and given a good soak to condition before use.  It is best to remove as many leaves as possible too as they have high water needs and can yellow quickly. 
 
Supplied in 1L recycled plastic pots