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When to Plant Feverfew in Halifax County, VA

Feverfew is a bushy perennial herb with small daisy-like flowers and aromatic leaves. It has been used traditionally for headache relief and is a cheerful garden plant.

Halifax County, Virginia is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25, giving you a growing season of approximately 192 days.

At an elevation of 346 feet, Halifax County receives approximately 40.1 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 93ยฐF, providing good warmth for Feverfew during the growing season.

Halifax County, VA (Zone 7a) Moderate season
192 days
Last Spring Frost April 16
192 growing days
First Fall Frost October 25

Halifax County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Feverfew Planting Timeline โ€” Halifax County, VA

Feverfew Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 23 Apr 23 โ€“ May 7
Harvest July 23 Jul 23 โ€“ Oct 8

Plant 0.5" deep ยท 8" apart ยท Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March โ€”
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June โ€”
July Harvest
August Harvest
September Harvest
October Harvest
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

โ˜€๏ธ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

๐Ÿ’ง Water

Low โ€” drought tolerant

๐Ÿ“… Days to Maturity

90โ€“120 days

๐Ÿงช Soil pH

Needs 6โ€“7 ยท Your soil: N/A

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ USDA Zone

Zone 7a

๐Ÿ“† Growing Season

192 days in Halifax County

Growing Tips for Halifax County

Start seeds indoors or direct sow on the soil surface. Deadhead regularly to prevent aggressive self-seeding. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.

Companion Planting

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Feverfew in Halifax County, VA?

Halifax County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 16. Plan your Feverfew planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Halifax County, VA?

Halifax County, Virginia is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 16 and first fall frost is October 25.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Halifax County, VA. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.