AnnaIkona
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What's this herb?

Hey gardeners,
I have noticed so much delicious-smelling, herb-like plants poppin' out on my homestead a couple years back, and still haven't found out what it is. I have attached a photo. Any one know what it is? It smells a lot different than parsley or dill, its more sugary and spicy-like :mrgreen:
I really enjoy the look of this weed/herb and its amazing smell :roll:
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Susan W
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How big does it get? Does it flower? Tansy is feathery, but not sure if this is it.

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PaulF
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Looks like feverfew...does it get little white flowers?

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applestar
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Yep looks like some kind of chrysanthemum relative. I was thinking mugwort or shungiku....

AnnaIkona
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Yup, PaulF, it is definitely a feverfew! Thanks for your help!
My neighbor thought it's a weed and kept pulling em out :eek: haha

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It can be weedy. It travels by runners and seeds.



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