Wild QuinineParthenium integrifolium
a.k.a. American Feverfew
Wild Quinine has unique, cauliflower-like flowers that bloom through the summer and early fall. It prefers medium soil conditions and full sun, and attracts bees, wasps, flies, and beetles.
USDA symbol: PAIN3
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 to 3 feet |
| Light Exposure | Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | White |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | June to July |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 9 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Absent |
Range
| County | Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Steele |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |