American Feverfew
Parthenium integrifolium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, GA and 23 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles, wasps
Browse plants for this ecoregion
American feverfew is a sturdy native perennial that produces clusters of small white flowers from summer through early fall. This well-behaved plant forms neat clumps with attractive dark green foliage and maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
American Feverfew is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees, butterflies, beetles, and wasps from June through September. This reliable pollinator plant is especially valuable for native bee species.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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