Gray's Feverfew
Parthenium confertum
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Parthenium
- Species:
- Parthenium confertum
- USDA Symbol:
- PACO11
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★★★☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
asthenaria moth (Pleuroprucha asthenaria), blackberry looper (Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria), clearwing borer (Carmenta ithacae), common eupithecia (Eupithecia miserulata or nr.), Common Pinkband (Ogdoconta cinereola), common tan wave (Pleuroprucha insulsaria), Eupithecia pr. miserulata, garden webworm moth (Achyra rantalis), Hypomecis nr. umbrosaria, Omnivorous Leafroller (Platynota rostrana), Platynota nigrocervina, Rachiplusia ou, Ragweed Borer Moth (Epiblema strenuana), southern emerald (Synchlora frondaria), Soybean Looper (Pseudoplusia includens), Sutor moth (Condica sutor), Bordered Patch (Chlosyne lacinia)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, tolerates drought